Valve Springs - Installation

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:











NOTE: A fulcrum assembly (1) must be rotated to the appropriate setting as marked on the tool for proper valve spring alignment.


NOTE: The intake seal has a smaller spring seat diameter compared to the exhaust seal.

1. Install the valve seal.

NOTE: The intake spring damper has a longer free length compared to the exhaust spring damper.

2. Install the valve spring.
3. Using the valve spring compressor (1,3), compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer locks.





4. Release the air charge (1) in the cylinder.
5. Remove the valve spring compressor (3).

CAUTION: Verify that the pushrods are fully seated into the lifters and the rocker arms. Recheck after rocker arm shaft has been torqued to specification.

6. Install the rocker arm shaft and push rods Valve Rocker Arm - Installation




7. Using the sequence shown, tighten the rocker arm shaft bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).





8. Remove the pushrod retainer (1).





9. Install the cylinder head Cylinder Head - Installation.





10. Using the sequence shown, install the cylinder head cover bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.) Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Installation
11. Install the spark plug.





12. Install the ignition coil (2) and tighten fasteners (3) to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
13. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors (1).





14. Connect the resonator hose at the throttle body and tighten clamp (4) to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
15. Install the resonator retaining bolt (3) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
16. Connect the clean air hose at the air cleaner housing and tighten clamp (2) to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
17. Connect the electrical connector at the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (1).





18. Position the engine cover (2) and secure the retaining grommets to the ball studs.
19. Install the oil fill cap (1).
20. Connect the negative battery cable.