Valve Springs: 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.

Position the valve spring and the valve spring retainers.

Fig 1: Positioning Valve Spring And Valve Spring Retainers
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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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Use the special tool to compress the valve spring. Install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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Remove the special tools.
Install the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER .