Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. With valve spring compressor Special Tool C-3422B with adapter 6526, or equivalents. Remove spring retainer locks, retainer, valve spring, and valve.





2. Remove valve stem seals with suitable tool. Do not reuse valve stem seals.

INSTALLATION
1. Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and insert in cylinder head.
2. Install valve spring seat.








3. Install the silver valve seal onto the intake valve guide and the black seal onto the exhaust value guide. Using Special Tool MD-998774, or equivalent install seal by tapping lightly until seal is in place.





4. Install valve spring with the enamelled ends facing the rocker arms. Install valve springs and retainers. Compress valve springs only enough to install locks, taking care not to misalign the direction of compression. Nicked valve stems may result from misalignment of the valve spring compressor.

CAUTION: When depressing the valve spring retainers with valve spring compressor the locks can become dislocated. Check to make sure both locks are in their correct location after removing tool.