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<< D >> Valve Spring Retainer Locks Removal

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CAUTION: When removing valve spring retainer locks, leave the piston of each cylinder in the TDC (Top Dead Center) position. The valve may fall into the cylinder if the piston is not properly in the TDC position.

Use special tool MD998772 to compress the valve spring, remove the valve spring retainer locks.

Fig 1: Using Special Tool MD998772 To Compress Valve Spring
G01867749Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
NOTE: Installation position of valve spring compressor special tool (MD998772) is different between exhaust side and intake side.
Fig 2: Locating Installation Position Of Exhaust Side And Intake Side
G01867750Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.