Valve Spring: Service and Repair

Valve Spring

REMOVAL
1. Remove spark plugs.





2. Using valve spring compressor tool No. LRT-12-034 or equivalent, compress valve spring.
3. Compress valve spring sufficiently to release collets from valve spring cap.





4. Release spring compressor and remove collets, valve, valve spring cap and valve spring.
5. Repeat above operations for remaining valves.

NOTE: Keep valves, springs, caps and collets in installed order.

6. Remove and discard valve stem oil seals.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new valve stem oil seals, lubricate valve stems, install valves, valve springs and caps, compress valve springs using tool No. LRT-12-034, or equivalent, and install collets.
2. Using a wooden dowel and mallet, lightly tap each valve stem two or three times to seat valve cap and collets.