Captiva

Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement - Left Side

Tools Required

1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement : LNQ  → LF1  → LE5 .




Important: If the EN 46106 is not installed, the crankshaft may rotate. If the crankshaft rotates, disassembly and reassembly of the entire camshaft timing system may be required.

2. Install the EN 46106 in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.
3. Remove the camshafts and rocker arms. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side .
4. Remove the spark plug from the applicable cylinder. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
5. Install the J 39313 to the applicable cylinder.
6. Connect the J 39313 to a compressed air source.



7. Install the EN 46110 above the applicable cylinder as shown.
8. Tighten the EN 46110 valve spring compressor nut (2).



9. Remove the valve keepers.
10. Loosen the EN 46110 valve spring compressor nut.
11. Remove the valve spring retainer.



12. Remove the valve spring.



13. Use the EN 46116 (1) in order to remove the valve stem seal (2).

1. Use the EN 46116 (1) in order to install the valve stem seal (2).



2. Install the valve spring.
3. Install the valve spring retainer.



4. Install the EN 46110 above the applicable valve spring as shown.

Tighten the EN 46110 valve spring compressor nut (2).




5. Install the valve spring keepers.
6. Remove the EN 46110 .
7. Disconnect the J 39313 from the compressed air source.
8. Remove the J 39313 .
9. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
10. Install the rocker arms and camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side .
11. Remove the EN 46106 in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.
12. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement : LNQ  → LF1  → LE5 .