Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove spark plug. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove valve lifter.
- Identify installation positions and store them without mixing them up.
- Remove valve collet.
- Compress valve spring using suitable tool (A) and remove valve collet with magnet hand.
CAUTION: Do not damage valve lifter bore. - 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 (A).
- Remove valve seat (if necessary). Refer to Inspection After Disassembly
- Remove valve guide (if necessary). Refer to Inspection After Disassembly .
- Remove spark plug tube (if necessary).
- Using pair of pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.
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.