Cylinder Head Assembly: Assembly
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- Installation of valve spring and valve
- Place cylinder head on ST.
ST 498267800 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE
- Coat stem of each valve with engine oil and insert valve into valve guide.NOTE: When inserting valve into valve guide, use special care not to damage the oil seal lip.
- Install valve spring and retainer.NOTE: Be sure to install the valve springs with their close-coiled end facing the seat on the cylinder head.
- Set ST on valve spring.
ST 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER
- Compress valve spring and fit collet (valve).
- After installing, tap valve spring retainers lightly with wooden hammer for better seating.
- Place cylinder head on ST.