Valve Spring: Service and Repair

Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement

Special Tools

* J 22794 - Spark Plug Port Adapter

* J 38606 - Valve Spring Compressor

* J 42078 - Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire at the spark plug.

* Twist each plug wire boot 1/2 turn.

* Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the spark plug.





Note:
Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head with the engine at room temperature.

3. Loosen the spark plug 1 or 2 turns.

4. Brush or air blast away any dirt or debris from around the spark plug.

5. Remove the spark plug.





6. Install J 22794 - Spark Plug Port Adapter into the spark plug hole.

7. Attach an air hose to J 22794 - Spark Plug Port Adapter.

8. Apply compressed air to J 22794 - Spark Plug Port Adapter in order to hold the valves in place.





9. Use J 38606 - Valve Spring Compressor in order to compress the valve spring.





10. Remove the valve stem keys (2).

11. Carefully release the valve spring tension.

12. Remove the J 38606 - Valve Spring Compressor.

13. Remove the valve spring cap (3).

14. Remove the valve spring (4).

15. Remove the valve stem oil seal and shim (1, 5).

Installation Procedure





1. Clean the cylinder head valve spring seat and/or shim area.

2. Lubricate the valve guide and valve stem oil seal with clean engine oil.

3. Install the valve stem oil seal and shim (1, 5).

4. Install the valve spring (4).

5. Install the valve spring cap (3).





6. Compress the valve spring using the J 38606 - Valve Spring Compressor.

7. Install the valve keys:

* Use grease in order to hold the valve keys in place.

* Make sure the keys seat properly in the groove of the valve stem.

* Carefully release the valve spring pressure, making sure the valve keys stay in place.

* Remove the J 38606 - Valve Spring Compressor.

* Tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic faced hammer to seat the keys (if necessary).





8. Remove J 22794 - Spark Plug Port Adapter from the spark plug port.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

9. Hand start the spark plug and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

10. Install the spark plug wires at the ignition coil.

11. Install the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

12. Inspect the wires for proper installation:

* Push sideways on each boot in order to check for proper installation.

* Reinstall any loose boot.

13. Install the valve rocker arm. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement Service and Repair.