REMOVE VALVE LIFTER
Remove the 16 valve lifters from the cylinder head.
Tech Tips
Arrange the valve lifters in the correct order.
REMOVE INTAKE VALVE
Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks.
Using SST, compress the compression springs and remove the 16 retainer locks.
Remove the retainers, compression springs and intake valves.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE
Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks.
Using SST, compress the compression springs and remove the 16 retainer locks.
Remove the retainers, compression springs and exhaust valves.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 16 oil seals.
REMOVE VALVE SPRING SEAT
Using compressed air and a magnet hand, remove the spring seat by blowing air.
Tech Tips
Arrange the valves, compression springs, spring seats and spring retainers in the correct order.
REMOVE NO. 1 STRAIGHT HEAD SCREW PLUG
Using a 14 mm straight hexagon wrench, remove the 2 screw plugs and 2 gaskets.
Note
If water leaks from the straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.
REMOVE STUD BOLT
Note
If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.