Valve Springs

Valve Springs





Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower Camshaft Roller Follower.

3. Remove the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.

4. Position the piston at the top of the stroke.

5. Install compressed air in the cylinder to hold both valves in position.

6. NOTICE: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the cylinder. If air pressure must be removed, support the valve prior to removal.

Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve springs.





7. Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers and the valve spring.

Installation

1. Position the valve spring and the valve spring retainers.

2. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.





3. Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve spring. Install the valve spring retainer keys.





4. Remove the Valve Spring Compressor and Valve Spring Compressor Spacer.

5. Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower Camshaft Roller Follower.

6. Install the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.