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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.3L 🢒 Cylinder Head Disassemble

Tools Required

    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 37979 Valve Spring Compressor Adaptor
    • J 36017 Valve Guide Seal Remover

    Important: Keep the valve train components together, and identify the components so that you can correctly install the components in the original position.

    Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.


    Object Number: 262081 Size: SH
  1. Compress the valve spring. Use the J 8062 .

    2. Object Number: 262011 Size: SH
  2. Remove the valve keepers.
  3. Slowly release the J 8062 from the valve spring assembly.
  4. Remove the retainer (1).
  5. Remove the spring.

    6. 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. Use the J 36017 .
  7. Remove the spring seats.
  8. Remove the valve.
  9. Remove the remaining valves.