Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove valve lifter.
- Mark position for installation.
- Remove valve collet.
- Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor. Remove valve collet with magnet driver.
- Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring, and valve spring seat.
- Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove valve, mark for assembly.
- Inspect valve guide clearance before removal. Refer to VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE .
- Confirm installation point.
- Remove the valve oil seals.
- If valve seat must be replaced, Refer to VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT .
- If valve guide must be replaced, Refer to VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench.