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>>A<< Valve Stem Seal Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Valve stem seals cannot be reused.
  • Do not damage the wall of the tappet hole when installing the valve stem seal.
  • Special tool MD998737 must be used to install the valve stem seal. Improper installation of the valve stem seal could result in oil leaking past the valve guide.
  1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the press-fit part and lip part of the new valve stem seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
    G06674019Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Use special tool MD998737 to press-fit a new valve stem seal in the valve guide using the valve stem area as a guide.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Stem Seal, Valve Guide And Valve Stem
    G05374147Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.