Valve Springs

REMOVAL

NOTE:

The intake and exhaust springs are NOT interchangeable. Mark the springs accordingly for installation. Correctly identify the part numbers for new springs being installed.

Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Position a suitable tool (1) on the cylinder head to compress the valve springs.
Place a cushion of foam padding or a ball of rags in the dome area of the cylinder head to hold the valves in place during the retaining lock removal process.
Compress the valve spring and remove valve retaining locks (2).

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NOTE:
If the springs are to be reused, identify their positions so that they can be reassembled into their original locations.
Release the valve spring compression and remove the valve spring retainer (1b) and valve spring (1a).
If required, remove the valve guide seal. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

The intake and exhaust springs are NOT interchangeable. Mark the springs accordingly for installation. Correctly identify the part numbers for new springs being installed.

If removed, install the valve guide seal over the valve guide.

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NOTE:
If the springs are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations.
Install the valve spring (1a) and valve spring retainer (1b).

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Compress the valve spring only enough to install the valve retaining locks (2).
Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .