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Tools Required

J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor


    Object Number: 721939  Size: MH

    Important: Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head with the components at room temperature.

    Mark, organize, or sort the cylinder head components for assembly. Return the components to their original location during assembly.

    Do not remove the cylinder head expansion plugs (9) or valve seats (10 and 12) unless service is required.

    A second design valve stem oil seal and shim assembly (2) may be used on later engines.

    A separate spring shim is not required with the second design seal and shim assembly.

  1. Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder heads.

  2. Object Number: 260151  Size: SH
  3. Use the J 8062 in order to compress the valve spring.

  4. Object Number: 721939  Size: MH
  5. Remove the valve stem keys (3).
  6. Remove the valve spring cap (4).
  7. Remove the valve spring (5).
  8. Remove the valves (11 and 13).
  9. Remove the valve stem oil seal (6) (first design).
  10. Remove the valve spring shim (7) (first design).
  11. Remove the valve stem oil seal and shim assembly (2) (second design).
  12. Refer to Separating Parts .


    Object Number: 490662  Size: SH
  13. Remove the cylinder head expansion plugs (1) (if required).

  14. Object Number: 260086  Size: SH
  15. Remove the coolant sensor from the left cylinder head.

  16. Object Number: 260157  Size: SH
  17. Remove the coolant plug from the right cylinder head.