Removal and Replacement

Replacing valve stem seal

Use grip tool 999 5219 GRIP TOOL 999 5219 Grip Tool when removing valve stem seal.
A companion tool for this grip tool is being introduced in the spring of 1996 to help remove difficult valve stem seals. The companion tool has P/N 998 9740 Drift, impact type 998 9740 Drift, Impact Type and consists of an impact driver handle.
When installing valve stem seal put a protective sleeve over the valve stem so that the collet grooves do not damage the seals.
The protective sleeve is supplied with the valve stem seal kit, P/N 272227-0 (2 valve) or 272228-8 (4 valve). It is also available as a separate replacement part with P/N 1332645-4.

Method




Lubricate and install protective sleeve (A) on valve stem before installing valve stem seal (B).
Lubricate both protective sleeve and valve stem seal.