Tools Required

J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off

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 (226) unless service is required.

1. Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder heads.



2. Use the J 8062 in order to compress the valve spring.



3. Remove the valve stem keys (225).
4. Remove the valve spring cap (224).
5. Remove the valve spring (223).
6. Remove the valves (227 and 228).
7. Remove the valve stem oil seal (222). Refer to Separating Parts .



8. Remove the cylinder head core hole plugs (226), if required.



9. Remove the coolant temperature sensor from the left cylinder head.



10. Remove the coolant plug from the right cylinder head.