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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L and 5.7L 🢒 Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 22794 Spark Plug Port Adapter
    • J 5892-D Valve Spring Compressor (Head On)
  1. Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods at the cylinder to be serviced. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Replacement .
  2. Remove the spark plug at the cylinder to be serviced.

    3. Object Number: 11517 Size: SH
  3. Install the J 22794 to the spark plug hole and apply compressed air in order to hold the valves in place.

    4. Object Number: 1964 Size: SH
  4. Compress the valve spring using the J 5892-D .

    5. Object Number: 28779 Size: SH
  5. Remove the valve stem keys.
  6. Remove the valve spring cap.
  7. Remove the valve spring.
  8. Remove the valve stem oil seal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 28779 Size: SH
  1. Install the valve stem oil seal onto the valve guide.
  2. Install the valve spring.
  3. Install the valve spring cap.

    4. Object Number: 1964 Size: SH
  4. Compress the valve spring using the J 5892-D .
  5. Install the valve stem keys as follows:
    6. 5.1. Use the grease in order to hold the keys in place while disconnecting the J 5892-D .
    5.2. Remove the J 5892-D .
    5.3. Ensure the keys seat properly in the upper groove of the valve stem.
    5.4. Tap the end of the stem with a plastic-faced hammer in order to seat the keys.
    5.5. Install the spark plug.

    Tighten
    Tighten the spark plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the valve rocker arms and the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Replacement .