Valve Spring: Service and Repair

Compressing The Valve Springs:

Valves And Components:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
Tools Required:
J 5892-A. Spring Compressor
J 23590. Air Adapter
1. Valve cover.
2. Spark plug, rocker arm, and pushrod from the cylinder(s) to be serviced.
3. Valve keepers (22), valve cap (23), oil shedder (24) (exhaust only), and valve spring and damper.
^ Install J 23590 to the spark plug hole and apply compressed air to hold the valves in place.
^ Use J 5892-A to hold the valve spring.
4. Valve stem seal (25).

INSTALL OR CONNECT
Tools Required:
J 5892-A, Spring Compressor
J 23590, Air Adapter
1. Valve spring and damper to the valve guide boss.
2. Valve stem seal over the valve stem and valve guide boss (intake valve only).
3. Oil shedder (24) and valve rotator over the exhaust valve.
4. Valve spring cap over the valve spring.
^ Compress the valve spring using J 5892-A.
5. O-ring (26) around the valve stem in the lower groove.
^ Lubricate the O.ring with engine oil.
^ Make sure the O-ring is not twisted.
6. Valve keepers (22).
^ Use grease to hold the valve keepers in place. Carefully release spring pressure and make sure the valve keepers stay in place.
7. Spark plugs.
8. Rocker arms.
Adjust
^ Valves. Refer to Valve, Intake/Exhaust / Service and Repair. Adjustments
9. Valve cover.