Tools Required

1. Remove the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Replacement .
2. Remove the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
3. Install the SA9127E and apply air pressure to the cylinder in order to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
4. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer to loosen the valve keepers.

Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution in the Preface section.




5. Compress the valve spring with the EN 46335 .



6. Use the magnetic end of the J 43059 in order to remove the valve keepers (1).
7. Remove the EN 46335 .
8. Remove the valve spring retainer (2).



9. Remove the valve spring.



10. Remove the valve seal using the SA9102E-A .

1. Lubricate the valve stem, valve seal and guide with engine oil.



2. Use the EN 46336 to install the valve stem oil seals onto the guides. Intake valve seals have a white spring (1). Exhaust valve seals have a black spring (2).



3. Position the valve spring on the spring seat.



4. Place the valve spring retainer (2) onto the valve spring.

Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution in the Preface section.




5. Compress the valve spring using the EN 46335 .



6. With the spring compressed, install the valve keepers into the J 43059 .
7. Place the keepers (1) into position by pushing the tool downward.
8. Release the tension on the spring compressor and remove the EN 46335 .
9. Verify that the valve keepers 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.
10. Relieve the air pressure from the cylinder and remove the SA9127E .
11. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
12. Install the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Replacement .