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Valve Springs: Installation

  1. Position the valve spring and the valve spring retainers.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Spring & Valve Spring Retainers
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  2. Install the Valve Spring Spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Spring Spacer Between Valve Spring Coils
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  3. Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve spring. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 3: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor To Compress & Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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  4. Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .