Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Nissan NV3500 HD, 2019 Nissan NV2500 HD, and 2019 Nissan NV1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove spark plug.
- Remove valve lifter.
- Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
- Remove valve collet.
- Compress valve spring and remove valve collet with magnet hand using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage valve lifter holes. - Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
- Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove valve.
- Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
- Remove valve oil seals using suitable tool.
- If valve seat must be replaced, refer to Inspection After Disassembly .
- If valve guide must be replaced, refer to Inspection After Disassembly .
- Remove spark plug tube (if necessary).
- Pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head using suitable tool.
CAUTION:- Take care not to damage cylinder head.
- Once removed, spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Do not remove it unless absolutely necessary.