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Cylinder Head Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE: Identify HLA (Hydraulic Lash Adjuster), valves, valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
  1. Remove the HLAs (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying HLAs
    G04861700Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the valves.
    1. Using the SST (09222 - 28000, 09222 - 28100), compress the valve spring and remove the retainer lock.
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        Fig 2: Identifying SST (09222 - 28000, 09222 - 28100)
        G04861701Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the spring retainer.
    3. Remove the valve spring.
    4. Remove the valve.
    5. Using a needle-nose pliers, remove the oil seal.
    6. Using a magnetic finger, remove the spring seat.
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