In-Vehicle Repair: Valves: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Place the cylinder head onto a clean support on the workbench.

NOTE: Place wooden wedges in the combustion chamber recesses in the cylinder head to stop the valves from opening during removal.

Fig 1: Removing Valve Spring Retainers And Valve Springs

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tools, compress the valve springs.
- Compress the valve springs and remove the valve collets using some grease and a small screwdriver.
- Remove the valve spring retainers and the valve springs.

NOTE: Place all parts in order to one side.

Remove the valve springs.
Using the special tools, remove the valve stem seals.

Fig 2: Removing Valve Stem Seals
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the valves and place them in order to one side.