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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 38819 Valve Keeper Installer
    • J 38820 Valve Stem Seal Installer
    • J 38821 Valve Spring Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 53010  Size: SH
  1. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer in order to loosen the valve keepers.

  2. Object Number: 54232  Size: SH

    Caution: Compressed valve springs have high tension against the valve spring compressor. Valve springs that are not properly compressed by or released from the valve spring compressor can be ejected from the valve spring compressor with intense force. Use care when compressing or releasing the valve spring with the valve spring compressor and when removing or installing the valve stem keys. Failing to use care may cause personal injury.

  3. Compress the valve spring with the J 8062 and the J 38821 .

  4. Object Number: 57659  Size: SH
  5. Use the magnetic end of the J 38819 in order to remove the valve keepers.

  6. Object Number: 54232  Size: SH
  7. Remove the J 8062 and the J 38821 .
  8. Remove the valve spring.

  9. Object Number: 53011  Size: SH
  10. Remove the valve seal with the J 38820 . Discard the valve seal, NEVER re-use the valve seal.
  11. Remove the valve.
  12. Repeat the procedure for the remaining valves.