Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Jeep >> 2002 >> Wrangler L4-2.5L VIN P >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine, Cooling and Exhaust >> Engine >> Cylinder Head Assembly >> Service and Repair >> Assembly
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Assembly

ASSEMBLY
1. Thoroughly clean the valve stems and the valve guide bores.
2. Lightly lubricate the stem.
3. Install the valve in the original valve guide bore.
4. Install the replacement valve stem oil seals on the valve stems. If the 0.381 mm (0.015 inch) oversize valve stems are used, oversize oil seals are required.
5. Position the valve spring and retainer on the engine cylinder head and compress the valve spring with Valve Spring Compressor Tool MD-998772A.
6. Install the valve locks and release the tool.
7. Tap the valve spring from side to side with a hammer to ensure that the spring is properly seated at the engine cylinder head. Also tap the top of the retainer to seat the valve locks.
pro multis · About Operation CHARM