GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2001
🢒
Alero Export
🢒
Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 3.4L
🢒 Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
Tools Required
•
J 22794
Spark Plug Port Adapter
•
J 5892-D
Valve Spring Compressor
•
J 38606
Valve Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
Remove the valve rocker cover. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side
or
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
.
Remove the spark plug. Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
Remove the rocker arm. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
.
Install the
J 22794
to the spark plug port.
Apply compressed air in order to hold the valves in place.
Compress the valve spring. Use the
J 5892-D
or the
J 38606
.
Measure the following items:
•
The valve locks
•
The valve cap
•
The valve spring
Remove the valve stem oil seal.
Installation Procedure
Install the valve stem oil seal. Use the plastic sleeve provided. Press the oil seal over the valve guide boss.
Assemble the following items:
•
The spring seat
•
The valve spring
•
The valve cap
Compress the valve spring. Use the
J 38606
or the
J 5892-D
.
Install the valve locks. Hold the valve locks in place with grease if needed.
Release the valve spring. Ensure that the valve locks are seated.
Install the spark plug. Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
Install the rocker arm. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
.
Install the valve rocker cover. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side
or
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.