Cylinder Head On

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Fig 1: Valve Removal

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Remove cylinder head cover . Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
Remove camshafts . Refer to CAMSHAFT, ENGINE, REMOVAL .
Mark valve tappet location for assembly.
Remove valve tappets.
Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on compression.
With air hose attached to adapter tool installed in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken not to damage the tappet bore or engine damage may result.
Using metric valve keeper tool (1) such as Snap-on® GA317 (or equivalent), and remove valve spring keepers and retainer.
Remove valve spring(s).
Remove valve stem seal(s) by a using valve stem seal tool.