Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
Special Tools
• | EN 46116 Valve Stem Seal Remover/Installer |
• | EN-49075 Valve Spring Compressor Adapter |
• | EN-49076 Cylinder Pressure Adapter |
• | EN-50173 Universal Valve Spring Compressor |
• | KM-845 Tappet Suction Device |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement .
- Remove the valve tappet (1) using KM-845 tappet suction device .
- Install the EN-50173 universal valve spring compressor (1) and EN- 49075 valve spring compressor adapter (2).
- Remove the spark plug and install the EN-49076 cylinder pressure adapter .
- Connect the compressed air hose to EN-49076 cylinder pressure adapter . It prevents the valve slipping into the cylinder by blowing compressed air into the cylinder.
- Use the magnet in order to remove the valve collet.
- Remove the retainer (1) and valve spring (2).
- Remove the valve stem seal (2) using EN 46116 valve stem seal remover/installer (1).
Installation Procedure
- Remove the valve stem seal (2) using EN 46116 valve stem seal remover/installer (1).
- Install the valve spring (2), retainer (1), and seal.
- Disconnect the compressed air hose from EN 49076 cylinder pressure adapter .
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Remove the EN 49076 cylinder pressure adapter (3), install the spark plug, and tighten the spark plug to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Remove the EN-50173 universal valve spring compressor (1) and EN-49075 valve spring compressor adapter (2).
- Install the valve tappet (1).
- Install the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement .
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