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






CYLINDER HEAD ON





1. Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on compression.





2. Remove cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.
3. Remove camshaftsCamshaft - Removal.
4. Mark valve tappet location for assembly.
5. Remove valve tappets.
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.