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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 38821 Valve Spring Compressor Adapter
    • J 38819 Valve Keeper Installer
    • J 38820 Valve Stem Seal Installer

    Object Number: 53010  Size: SH
  1. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer in order to loosen the valve keepers.

  2. Object Number: 54232  Size: SH
  3. Compress the valve spring with the J 8062 and the J 38821 .

  4. Object Number: 57659  Size: SH
  5. Use the magnetic end of the J 38819 in order to remove the valve keepers.

  6. Object Number: 54232  Size: SH
  7. Remove the valve spring compressor and the pilot.
  8. Remove the valve spring.

  9. Object Number: 53011  Size: SH
  10. Remove the valve seal. Use the J 38820 .
  11. Remove the valve.
  12. Repeat the procedure for the remaining valves.