PROCEDURE
REMOVE INTAKE VALVE
Using SST, compress the compression spring and remove the 16 valve spring retainer locks.
Remove the 8 valve spring retainers, 8 compression springs and 8 intake valves from the cylinder head sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE
Using SST, compress the compression spring and remove the 16 valve spring retainer locks.
Remove the 8 valve spring retainers, 8 compression springs and 8 exhaust valves from the cylinder head sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 16 valve stem oil seals.
REMOVE VALVE SPRING SEAT
Using compressed air and a Magnet Hand, remove the 16 valve spring seats by blowing air onto them.
REMOVE NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
Note
If coolant leaks from a No. 1 straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 No. 1 straight screw plugs and 3 gaskets.
REMOVE NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
Note
If coolant leaks from the No. 2 straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.
Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, remove the No. 2 straight screw plug and gasket.
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD STUD BOLT
Note
If a cylinder head stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.