Valve Spring, Retainer and Seal

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
	Compressor, Valve Spring	303-300 (T87C-6565-A)
	Compressor, Valve Spring	303-350 (T89P-6565-A)
	Compressor, Valve Spring	303-1249
	Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal	303-470 (T94P-6510-CH)

Material

Item	Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent	WSS-M2C930-A

NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the special tool, install a new valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Installing New Valve Stem Seal Using Special Tool (303-470)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tools, install the valve spring, retainer and key.

Fig 2: Removing Keys, Retainer & Spring Using Special Tools (303-1249, 303-350, 303-300)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve Tappets .