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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23590 Spark Plug Port Adapter
    • J 5892-D Valve Spring Compressor
  1. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug
  2. Remove the valve rocker arms. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Removal
  3. Install the J 23590 into the spark plug hole.
  4. Apply compressed air in order to hold the valves in place.

  5. Object Number: 1964  Size: SH
  6. Place the J 5892-D over the valve rocker arm stud.
  7. Install a valve rocker arm nut on the valve rocker arm stud in order to hold the J 5892-D in place.
  8. Compress the valve spring with the J 5892-D .

  9. Object Number: 3691  Size: SH
  10. Remove the valve keys.
  11. Carefully release the spring tension.
  12. Remove the J 5892-D .

  13. Object Number: 3690  Size: SH
  14. Remove the valve spring cap.

  15. Object Number: 3689  Size: SH
  16. Remove the valve spring.

  17. Object Number: 3688  Size: SH
  18. Remove the valve stem oil seal.

  19. Object Number: 3692  Size: SH
  20. Remove the valve spring seat.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 23590 Spark Plug Port Adapter
    • J 5892-D Valve Spring Compressor

    Object Number: 3692  Size: SH
  1. Install the valve spring seat. Lubricate the valve spring seal with engine oil in order to make assembly easier.

  2. Object Number: 3688  Size: SH
  3. Install the new valve stem oil seal.

  4. Object Number: 3689  Size: SH
  5. Set the valve spring in place.

  6. Object Number: 3690  Size: SH
  7. Set the valve spring cap in place.

  8. Object Number: 1964  Size: SH
  9. Compress the valve spring with the J 5892-D .

  10. Object Number: 3691  Size: SH
  11. With air pressure still applied, install the valve keys. Use grease to hold the valve keys in place.
  12. Remove the J 23590 .
  13. Remove the J 5892-D .
  14. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug
  15. Install the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Replacement