Tools Required
Important: Ensure that the 12 valve bridge guides are pressed into place to a final height of (a) 37-38 mm (1.46-1.50 in).
- Install the valve bridge guides in the cylinder head with
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1.1. | Apply engine oil to the valve bridge guide outer circumference. |
1.2. | Attach the valve bridge guide installer to the bridge guide. |
1.3. | Use a brass hammer to tap the guide into position from the cylinder head upper face. |
- Apply clean engine oil to the valve stem.
- Insert the valve into the proper port.
- Install the valve spring seat to the cylinder head.
Important: The painted part of the valve springs, close spaced, coils must be towards the cylinder head.
- Install the valve spring with the retainer.
- Compress the valve springs, using the
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Important: Apply a small amount of grease to the end of the valve. This will help retain the valve keys in position while releasing tool
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- Apply a small amount of grease on the end of the valve stem before installing in the valve guide.
- Install the valve keys to the valve stem.
Important: Make sure that the valve keys are installed properly before proceeding to the next set of valves.
- Slowly release the
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