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Spark Plug: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Twist and pull to remove ignition wire from plug.
2. While wearing saftey glases, use compressed air to blow out debris from plug well.
3. Using a 5/8" (16mm) socket, remove plug.

INSTALLATION
1. Adjust electrode gap to 0.039 - 0.043 in (1.0 - 1.1 mm).
2. Lightly coat threads of plug with anti-seize compound.
3. Install and thread plug into cylinder head by hand.
4. Torque spark plug to 13 - 17 ft.lb (18 - 24 Nm).
5. Apply dielectric compound to the inside of ignition wire boot and install. A slight click will be heard when wire is properly connected.

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