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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 26999-10 Compression Gauge Adapter
    •  J 26999-30 Compression Gauge Adapter
    • J 38606 Valve Spring Compressor

    Object Number: 66610  Size: SH
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the valve rocker arm shaft with the valve rocker arms. Mark the assemblies so these can be returned to the original locations. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  3. Remove the glow plugs. Refer to Engine Controls.

  4. Object Number: 60271  Size: SH
  5. Remove the valve keys.
  6. Rotate the engine until the piston for the cylinder being serviced is at TDC.
  7. Install the J 26999-10 or the J 26999-30 into the glow plug hole.
  8. Apply compressed air to hold the valves in place. If the compressed air is released, the valves can drop into the cylinder.

  9. Object Number: 66613  Size: SH
  10. Use the J 38606 in order to compress the valve spring. If the spring will not compress, tap on the tool lightly with a mallet in order to loosen the cap or rotator from the valve keys.
  11. Remove the valve keys.
  12. Carefully release the valve spring tension. Remove the J 38606 .
  13. Remove the cap or the rotator, the shield, and the valve spring with the damper.
  14. Remove the valve stem oil seals.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Air pressure should remain applied to the cylinder for installation.

  1. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the valve stem.
  2. Install the new valve stem oil seals.
  3. Install the valve spring with the damper, the shield, and the cap or the rotator.
  4. Install the valve keys.
  5. • Install the valve keys. Use grease in order to hold the valve keys in place.
    • Carefully release the valve spring pressure. Make sure the valve keys stay in place.
    • Remove the J 38606 or the J 26999-30 and the J 26999-10 .
  6. Install the glow plugs.

  7. Object Number: 66610  Size: SH
  8. Install the valve rocker arm shaft with the valve rocker arms.

  9. Object Number: 66611  Size: SH
  10. Install the valve rocker arm covers.