Tools Required

Important: Prevent the crankshaft from rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise before using compressed air in the cylinder. Rotation of the crankshaft may cause damage to J 43655 .

1. If equipped, with a manual transmission leave the transmission in first gear with the vehicle on the ground and the parking brake set.
2. If equipped, with an automatic transmission, remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
3. Install J 43653 .



4. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement or Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement .
5. Remove the camshaft roller followers.



6. Install the front section of the J 43649 to the second camshaft cover bolt hole.



7. Install the remaining parts of the J 43649 to the cylinder head.
8. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .



9. Install an air hose adapter into the spark plug hole.
10. Attach an air hose to the adapter
11. Using the compressed air, pressurize the cylinder to 690 kPa (100 psi).
12. Compress the valve spring using the J 43649 .



13. Remove the valve spring keepers.
14. Remove the valve spring retainer.



15. Remove the valve spring.



16. Using the J 36017 remove the valve seal.

1. Using the J 36017 install the NEW valve seal. Fully seat the seal onto the valve guide.



2. Install the valve spring.



3. Install the valve spring retainer.
4. Compress the valve spring using the J 43649 .
5. Install the valve spring keepers.



6. Disconnect the air hose from the adapter.
7. Remove the air hose adapter from the spark plug hole.



8. Remove the J 43649 from the cylinder head.
9. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .



10. Install the camshaft roller followers.
11. Install the camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement or Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement .
12. If used, remove the J 43653 .
13. If removed, install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .