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CAUTION: Valve stem seal for intake valves and for exhaust valves are different. Be sure to install the correct ones.

Valve stem seal identification color.
Intake: GREY

Exhaust: GREY GREEN

Apply an adequate and minimum amount of engine oil to the valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Seal Identification Color
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION:
- Valve stem seals cannot be reused.
- Special tool must be used to install the valve stem seal. Improper installation could result in oil leaking past the valve guide.
Use special tool MB992182 to fill a new valve stem seal in the valve guide using the valve stem area as a guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Valve Stem Seal And Special Tool MB992182
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.