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Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor


    Object Number: 34468  Size: SH
  1. Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head.
  2. Use J 8062 in order to compress the valve springs.

  3. Object Number: 35216  Size: SH
  4. Remove the valve stem keys.
  5. Remove the cap from the valve.
  6. Remove the valve spring.
  7. Remove the valve stem oil seal.
  8. Remove the valve.
  9. Place the valves in a rack in the proper sequence so that the you can install them in the same order.

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 42073 Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer

    Object Number: 69538  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the valve into the proper port.
  2. Lubricate the valve stem oil seal and guide with clean engine oil.

  3. Object Number: 69527  Size: SH
  4. Assemble the valve stem oil seal onto the valve guide using the J 42073 . Install the oil seal onto the valve guide until the installation tool bottoms against the valve spring seat.
  5. Inspect the oil seal. The seal should not be bottomed against the valve guide.

  6. Object Number: 69533  Size: SH
  7. There should be a 1-2 mm (0.03937-0.07874 in) gap between the bottom edge of the seal and the guide.
  8. Assemble the valve spring.
  9. Assemble the cap onto the valve stem.

  10. Object Number: 34468  Size: SH
  11. Compress the valve spring. Use the J 8062 .
  12. Assemble the valve stem keys. Use the following procedure:
  13. 9.1. Use grease in order to hold the keys in place while disconnecting the J 8062 .
    9.2. Ensure that the keys seat properly in the upper groove of the valve stem.
    9.3. Tap the end of the stem with a plastic-faced hammer in order to seat the keys, if necessary.