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Cylinder Head Assemble

- Tools Required
- Valve Seal Installer
- Or Equivalent

1. Coat the valve stem with engine oil.
2. Insert the valve stem into the proper port.
3. Install the valve spring seat.





4. Use the Valve Seal Installer to insert the valve seal into the cylinder head.
5. Install the valve spring.
6. Install the cap on the valve stem.
7. Use the Valve Spring Compressor and the Valve Seal Installer to compress the valve spring.
8. Perform the following steps to install the valve stem keys:
a. Use a light grease to hold the keys in place while removing the Valve Spring Compressor and the Valve Seal Installer.
b. Seat the valve stem keys in the upper groove of the valve stem.
9. Install the lifter.
10. Repeat the above sequence for the remaining valves.