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Valve - Valve Spring, Valve Spring Retainer And Valve Stem Seal: Installation

    CAUTION: If the valve has been damaged, removal will be required for repair.
  1. Remove the air pressure from the spark plug adapter and inspect the valve for damage. Rotate the valve and check the valve for eccentric movement during rotation. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. If the condition of the valve is satisfactory, apply clean engine oil to the valve stem and hold the valve closed. Apply the air pressure within the cylinder.
  3. Lubricate the valve and guides with clean engine oil. Using the Valve Stem Seal Replacer, install the valve stem seals onto the cylinder head (6049) valve guides.
  4. Place the valve spring in position over the valve and install the valve spring retainer.
  5. Compress the valve spring using the Pivot Bar from the Valve Spring Compressor Set, the Valve Spring Compressor Pivot Set and the Valve Spring Compressor Adapter and install the valve spring retainer keys. Remove the valve spring compressor tools.
  6. Remove the air pressure.
  7. Remove the air line adapter.
  8. Install the spark plug.
  9. Install the valve tappet (6500), valve tappet shim and camshaft (6250).
  10. Install the valve cover.
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