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Special Tools Required

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  1. Coat the valve stems with new engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.
  2. Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.
  3. Install the spring seats on the cylinder head.
  4. Install the new valve seals (A) using the valve guide seal installer (B).
    NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring (D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring (F). They are not interchangeable.
    Fig 1: View Of Valve Guide Seal Installer
    G05952560Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the valve spring and the spring retainer. Place the end of the valve spring with closely wound coils toward the cylinder head.
  6. Install the valve spring compressor attachment and the valve spring compressor. Compress the valve spring and install the valve cotters.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cotters
    G05952561Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the valve spring compressor and the valve spring compressor attachment.
  8. Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper seating of the valve and the valve cotters. Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend the valve stem.
    NOTE: Be sure to raise the head off the work bench so the valve is not possibly damaged.
    Fig 3: Tapping End Of Each Valve Stem With Plastic Mallet
    G05952562Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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