Valve Spring: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
^ Tools Required
- J 23590 Spark plug Adapter
- J 5892-D Valve Spring Compressor
- J 38606 Valve Spring Compressor
- Or Equivalents

1. Remove the rocker arm cover.
2. Remove the rocker arms.
3. Remove the spark plugs.





4. Install the spark plug adapter.
5. Apply compressed air in order to hold the valves in place.
6. Install the rocker arm nut.









7. Use the valve spring compressor (J 5892-D).
8. Use the valve spring compressor (J 38606) if clearance does not permit use of valve spring compressor (J 5892-D).





9. Remove the valve keys (1).
10. Carefully release the valve spring tension.
11. Remove the valve spring compressor or valve spring compressor.
12. Remove the cap (2), rotator, and spring (4).
13. Remove the valve seal (3).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the new valve seal (3) over the valve stem and set it against the head.
2. Install the cap (2), rotator, and spring (4).
3. Use the valve spring compressor.
4. Use the valve spring compressor (J 38606) if clearance does not permit use of valve spring compressor (J 5892-D).
5. Install the valve keys (1). Use grease in order to hold the valve keys in place.
6. Carefully release the valve spring pressure, making sure the valve keys stay in place.
7. Remove the special tools.
8. Install the spark plugs.
9. Install the rocker arms.
10. Install the rocker arm cover.