Valve Seals: Installation

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

NOTE: The valve stem seal must be bottomed on the valve seat.

NOTE: Make sure that the garter spring is present in the valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use the special tool to install the valve stem seals.
Install the valve springs. For additional information, refer to VALVE SPRINGS .