Cylinder Head: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the valve spring and valve.
- Coat the valve stem of each valve with engine oil and insert the valve into valve guide.NOTE: When inserting the valve into valve guide, use special care not to damage the oil seal lip.
- Set the cylinder head on ST1.
ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
- Install the valve spring and valve spring retainer.NOTE: Be sure to install the valve spring with its close-coiled end facing the cylinder head side.
- Set the ST2 on valve spring.
ST2 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
- Compress the valve spring and fit the valve spring retainer key.
- After installing, tap the valve spring retainers lightly with a plastic hammer for better seating.
- Coat the valve stem of each valve with engine oil and insert the valve into valve guide.
- Apply oil to the surface of valve lifter.
- Install the valve lifter.