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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.

Apply a small amount of engine oil to the press-fit part and lip part of the new valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Applying Engine Oil To Lip Part Of Valve Stem Seal
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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: Pressing Valve Stem Seal Onto Valve Guide Using Special Tool (MD998737)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.