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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Valve, Keys, Spring, Spring Cap & Valve Stem Oil Seal
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  1. Install the valve stem oil seal/spring seat (5).
    • Use a suitable driver.
    • Press over the valve guide boss.
  2. Install the valve spring (4).
  3. Install the valve spring cap (3).
    4. Fig 2: Compressing Valve Springs
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  4. Compress the valve spring using the J 38606  .
  5. Install the valve keys. If necessary, hold the valve keys in place with grease.
  6. Remove the J 38606  in order to release the valve spring.
  7. Ensure that the valve keys are seated.
  8. Release the air pressure and remove the J 22794  . See Special Tools .
  9. Install the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal .
  10. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
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