Removal and Installation

Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .

NOTE: Position the piston of the cylinder to be serviced at the bottom of the stroke.

Fig 1: Supplying Compressed Air To Cylinder

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Use compressed air in the cylinder to be serviced to hold both valves in position.
Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the exhaust valve stem seal from damage.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring. Remove the exhaust valve spring retainer keys and the valve spring.

Fig 3: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring
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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the intake valve stem seal from damage.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring. Remove the intake valve spring retainer keys and the valve springs.

Fig 5: Compressing Intake Valve Spring
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.