Left
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement - Left- Tools Required
- J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
- J 37979 Valve Spring Compressor Adaptor
- J 36017 Valve Guide Seal Remover
- J 38232 Valve Guide Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the left hand cylinder head.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution in Service Precautions.
Important: Keep the valve train components together and identified in order for proper installation in their original position.
2. Compress the valve spring using the J 8062 and the J 37979.
3. Remove the valve keepers using a magnet or small screwdriver.
4. Slowly release the J 8062 from the valve spring assembly.
5. Remove the retainer and the inner and the outer valve springs.
Both the inner and outer valve springs have a top large-pitch and bottom small pitch end. The small pitch end is installed towards the valve spring seat.
Notice: Do not damage the valve guide. Remove any burrs that have formed at the key groove by chamfering the valve stem with an oil stone or a file.
6. Remove the valve seal (1) using the J36017.
7. Remove the spring seat.
8. Remove the valve.
9. Remove the remaining valve springs and valves.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the spring seat to the cylinder head.
2. Install the new valve seals using the J 33232. Fully seat the seals on the valve guides.
3. Apply engine oil to the valve stem. Install the valve.
Important: Both the inner and outer valve springs have a top large-pitch and bottom small pitch end. Install the small-pitch end toward the valve spring seat.
4. Install the springs.
5. Install the retainer.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution in Service Precautions.
6. Compress the valve spring using the J 8062 and the J 37979
7. Install the valve keepers.
8. Slowly release the J 8062 from the valve/spring assembly.
9. Lightly tap the valve stem tip with a plastic faced hammer and inspect for proper valve keeper seating.
10. Install the left hand cylinder head.