Off Vehicle

OFF VEHICLE

Special Tools:










1. If removed, install the valve(s) Intake And Exhaust Valves - Installation.

NOTE: Reassemble the valves into their original locations. If the valves or valve seats have been refinished, verify that the valve stem tip height is within specification Specifications. Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve shown, all other valves similar.

2. If removed, install the spring seat (3) and valve guide seal (1) over the valve guide Valve Guide Seals - Installation.

NOTE: Ensure that the garter spring (2) is intact around the top of the valve guide seal (1). Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve guide seal shown, all other valves similar.







NOTE: If the valve springs are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations. Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve spring shown, all other valves similar.

3. Install the valve spring (2) and valve spring retainer (1).






NOTE: Number 3 cylinder intake valve spring compression shown, all other valves similar.

4. Compress valve springs (3) with the Valve Spring Compressor Adapter (2) mounted in the Valve Spring Compressor (1). Install the retaining locks (4) and release the valve spring compression.





5. If the valves or valve seats have been refinished, check the installed height of the valve springs (4). If the installed valve spring height (4) is greater than 40.0 mm (1.575 in.), install an additional spring seat (8) in the head counterbore under the original valve spring seat (8) to bring the spring height back within specification. Make sure the measurement is taken from the top of spring seat (6) to the bottom surface of spring retainer (1).
6. Install the cylinder head(s) Cylinder Head - Installation