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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 2009 🢒 Insignia HB (Global Epsilon) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.0L 🢒 Cylinder Head Disassemble

Cylinder Head Disassemble LDK

Special Tools

    • EN-8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • EN-36017 Valve Seal Remover
    • EN-43963 Valve Spring Compressor (off car)

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2146350 Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake camshaft position sensor (1) and bolt.

    2. Object Number: 2074565 Size: SH

    Note: Ensure that the valve train components are kept together and identified in order for proper installation in their original position.

  2. Using the EN-8062 compressor and the EN-43963 compressor , compress the valve spring.
  3. Remove the valve keys (1).
  4. Slowly release the EN-8062 compressor and the EN-43963 compressor from the valve spring assembly.
  5. Remove the retainer (2).

    6. Object Number: 2074567 Size: SH
  6. Remove the springs (1).

    7. Object Number: 2074568 Size: SH

    Caution: Do not damage the valve guide. Remove any burrs that have formed at the key groove by chamfering the valve stem with an oil stone or a file.

  7. Using the EN-36017 remover , remove the valve seals (1). Do not reuse the valve seal.

    8. Object Number: 2146351 Size: SH
  8. Remove the valves (1).

    9. Object Number: 2074571 Size: SH
  9. Remove the cylinder head plugs (1).