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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Using Valve Stem Seal Remover & Installer To Replace Valve Seal
    GM616165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Lubricate the valve stem and the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
    2. NOTE:

    Install a seal protector over the valve stem prior to installing the valve stem seal.

  2. Using a twisting pushing motion install the NEW valve stem seal using the J 38820 .
  3. Install the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Base Plate Installed Over The Spark Plug Hole For Changing Valve Stem Seal
    GM650537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Warning .

  4. Swing the arm over the valve spring retainer and tighten the swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) down only enough to allow access for installation of the valve locks.
  5. Position the valve locks to the valve stem retainer groove using the J 43059 .
  6. Remove the swivel nut and arm of the J 44211 (2).
  7. Install the arm and swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) over the stud of any other valves being serviced and repeat removal steps 12 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 7.
  8. Relieve the air pressure to the cylinder being serviced.
  9. Remove the J 39313 (1) from the spark plug hole.
  10. Remove the base plate of the J 44211 (2).
  11. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  12. Repeat removal steps 7 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 11 on any other cylinders being serviced.
  13. Install the right camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Right Side .
  14. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    15. Fig 3: Locating Flywheel Holder J 44214
    GM650536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the J 44214 (1).
  16. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
    17. Fig 4: View Of Brace Between The Engine Oil Pan And The Transaxle Case
    GM333127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  17. Install the oil pan to transaxle brace.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan to transaxle brace bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  18. Lower the vehicle.
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