Valve Springs - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly Air Cleaner Body - Removal
3. Remove the air intake resonator.
4. Remove the ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
5. Remove the ignition coils (2).
6. Remove the spark plugs.





7. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head cover retaining bolts and remove the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal






CAUTION: The rocker shaft assemblies are not interchangeable between the intake and the exhaust, failure to install them in the correct location could result in engine damage. The intake rocker arms (1) are marked with the letter "I" (2).







CAUTION: The piston must be at TDC and both valves closed on the cylinder to be serviced.

CAUTION: The longer pushrods are for the exhaust side and the shorter pushrods are for the intake side.

NOTE: Pushrods must be installed in the same order as removed.

NOTE: If removing the intake valve spring, install the pushrod retainer 9070 (1).






8. Using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust/intake rocker arm shaft retaining bolts.






NOTE: Tap the top of the valve spring retainer to loosen the spring retainers locks.

9. Install the rocker arm valve spring compressor shaft 9065A (1).
10. Install the spring compressor adapter arm 9065A if needed.
11. Insert an air hose (2) into the spark plug hole and charge the cylinder with air.






NOTE: Tap the top of the valve spring retainer to loosen the spring retainers locks.

12. Compress the valve spring with valve spring compressor (1) and remove the valve retainer locks.
13. Release the spring compressor and remove valve spring.

NOTE: The valve springs are interchangeable between intake and exhaust.

14. Remove the valve seal.

NOTE: All valve springs and seals are removed in the same manner.