Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
Special Tools
• | EN-46116 Remover / Installer Stem Seal |
• | EN-48247 Adaptor - Valve Spring Compression |
• | EN-49074 Compressor - Universal Valve Spring |
• | EN-50453 Adaptor - Air Compression |
For equivalent regional tools refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Remove the 16 valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Replacement .
- Clean the injector sealing surfaces in the cylinder head, using the EN-47632 cleaning tool (1) in following procedure:
• | first use the brush side to loosen the dirt. |
• | second use the sponge side to remove the dirt. |
- Install the EN-50453 adaptor (1) to cylinder 1.
- Install the fuel injector bracket (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel injector bracket bolt (3) and tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the EN-49074 compressor (1) with the EN-48247 adaptor (2).
Note: The following step will hold the valve seated and keep it from falling into the cylinder.
- Connect the compressed air hose to EN-50453 adaptor .
- Subject cylinder 1 with compressed air.
Note: The EN-48247 adaptor must be applied parallel to the valve retainers in order to prevent damage to the tools or the valve train components.
- Press down the valve spring and the upper valve spring cap until the valve keys are discharged from spring load. Remove the valve keys.
- Remove the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
- Remove the valve stem oil seals . Use the EN-46116 remover / installer (1).
Installation Procedure
- Install the NEW valve stem oil seals. Use the EN-46116 remover / installer (1).
- Install the valve spring cap and valve spring.
Note: Ensure that the cylinder is subject with compressed air.
- Push the EN-49074 compressor (1) with the EN-48247 adaptor slightly down until the valve keys are engaged in evidence.
- Disconnect the compressed air hose from EN-50453 adaptor .
- Repeat the procedure for cylinder 2, 3 and 4.
- Remove the EN-49074 compressor (1) with the EN-48247 adaptor (2).
- Remove fuel injector bracket bolt (3).
- Remove the fuel injector bracket (2).
- Remove EN-50453 adaptor (1) from cylinder 1.
- Install the 16 valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Replacement .
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