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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off
    • EN 46116 Valve Stem Seal Remover/Installer
    • EN 46117 Valve Stem Key Remover/Installer
    • EN 46119 Off-Vehicle Valve Spring Compressor Adapter

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2030066  Size: SH
  1. Install the cylinder head coolant threaded plugs (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the threaded plug to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1960694  Size: SH
  3. Install the NEW cylinder head oil gallery expansion plugs (1).

  4. Object Number: 1960693  Size: SH
  5. Place the valve stem oil seals (2) onto the guides.
  6. Important: NEVER reuse a valve stem oil seal (2). Always use new seals when assembling the cylinder head.

  7. Mount a new valve stem oil seal (2) using the EN 46116  (1).
  8. Important: Force should only be applied to the valve spring contact area of the new valve stem oil seal (2) during installation.

  9. Push and twist the valve stem oil seal (2) into position on the valve guide until the seal positively locks on the guide using the EN 46116  (1).
  10. Lubricate the valve stem and valve guide ID with clean engine oil.

  11. Object Number: 1960692  Size: SH

    Important: The valve stem oil seal must not come loose from the valve guide when the valve is installed.

  12. Insert the valve (1) into the valve guide until it bottoms on the valve seat.

  13. Object Number: 1958058  Size: SH
  14. Install the valve spring (2).
  15. Place the valve spring retainer (1) onto the valve spring (2).

  16. Object Number: 1960691  Size: SH

    Caution: Compressed valve springs have high tension against the valve spring compressor. Valve springs that are not properly compressed by or released from the valve spring compressor can be ejected from the valve spring compressor with intense force. Use care when compressing or releasing the valve spring with the valve spring compressor and when removing or installing the valve stem keys. Failing to use care may cause personal injury.

    Notice: Do not compress the valve springs to less than 24.0 mm (0.943 in). Contact between the valve spring retainer and the valve stem oil seal can cause potential valve stem oil seal damage.

  17. Compress the valve spring using the J 8062 and the EN 46119 .

  18. Object Number: 1960707  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure correct directional placement of valve collets (2) in the EN 46117  (1). The valve collets (2) must be installed with the tapered end towards the valve stem seal.

  19. With the spring compressed, install the valve collets (2) into the EN 46117  (1).

  20. Object Number: 1958055  Size: SH
  21. Place the valve collets into position by pushing the EN 46117 downward and releasing tension on the EN 46119 and the J 8062 .
  22. Verify that the valve collets are installed by placing a rag over the valve tip and tapping with a dead-blow hammer. The valve keepers and the spring should remain in place.