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Valve Spring: Service and Repair



Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
^ Tools Required
^ J 43649 Valve Spring Compressor
^ J 36017 Valve Guide Seal Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the camshaft.





2. Remove the camshaft roller followers.





3. Install the J 43649 to the cylinder head.
4. Remove the spark plugs.





5. Install an air hose adaptor into the spark plug hole.
6. Pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi).
7. Compress the valve spring.
8. Remove the valve spring keepers.
9. Remove the valve spring.





10. Using the J 36017, remove the valve seal.

Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 36017, install the valve seal.





2. Install the valve spring.
3. Compress the valve spring.
4. Install the valve spring keepers.
5. Remove the air hose adaptor from the spark plug hole.





6. Remove the J 43649 from the cylinder head.
7. Install the spark plugs.





8. Install the camshaft roller followers.
9. Install the camshaft.