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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Oil Seal
    GM40071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Use hand pressure to install the valve stem oil seal.
    • The color of the replacement seal may not be the same color as the original seal. Install the seals in their correct location based on GM part and package description. Make sure that the seal is fully seated on the valve guide.
  1. Place the oil seal over the stem until the seal begins to contact the valve guide.
  2. Use the J 42863  to install the valve stem oil seal over the valve guide. See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 2: J 38606 Installed On Valve Spring
    GM406033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the J 38606  on the valve spring.
    4. Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring
    GM190527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Compress the valve spring using the J 38606  . See Special Tools .
  5. Install the valve spring and cap.
  6. Install the valve locks.
  7. Release the valve spring.
    8. Fig 4: J 23590 At Spark Plug Port
    GM406031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the valve locks are seated.
  8. Release the air pressure, and remove the J 23590  . See Special Tools .
  9. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  10. Install the push rods and the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  11. Install the left or the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side  or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
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