FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Cylinder Head On







CYLINDER HEAD ON





1. Remove cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover - Removal.
2. Remove camshaftsCamshaft - Removal.
3. Mark valve tappet location for assembly.
4. Remove valve tappets.
5. Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on compression.
6. With air hose attached to adapter tool installed in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.

CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the tappet bore or engine damage may result.

7. Using metric valve keeper tool (1) such as Snap-on(R) GA317 (or equivalent), and remove valve spring keepers and retainer.
8. Remove valve spring(s).
9. Remove valve stem seal(s) by a using valve stem seal tool.