Cylinder Head Off

REMOVAL

OFF VEHICLE





1. With cylinder head removed, compress valve springs (3) using a Special Tool C-3422-D, Valve Spring Compressor.
2. Remove valve retaining locks (1), valve spring retainers (2), valve springs (3).

INSTALLATION





1. If removed, install valve(s) (5 & 6).





2. If valves or seats have been reground, check valve tip height (5). If valve tip height for intake valve is greater than 47.836 mm (1.883 inch) or 47.837 mm (1.883 inch) for exhaust valve, grind valve tip until within specifications. Make sure measurement is taken from cylinder head surface to the top of valve stem.





3. Install valve seal/spring seat assembly (4) over valve guides on all valve stems (5).





NOTE: Ensure that the garter spring (9) is intact around the top of the rubber seal. Install valve springs (3) , valve retainers (1).

4. Compress valve springs with a valve spring compressor install locks and release tool. If valves and/or seats are reground, measure the installed height of springs (4), make sure measurements are taken from top of spring seat (6) to the bottom surface of spring retainer (1). If height is greater than 38.75 mm (1.5256 inch), install a 0.762 mm (0.030 inch) spacer in head counterbore under the valve seal/spring seat (8) to bring spring height back within specification.