Lucerne V8-4.6L (2008)
1. Lubricate the valve stem and the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
Important: Install a seal protector over the valve stem prior to installing the valve stem seal.
2. Using a twisting pushing motion install the NEW valve stem seal using the J 38820.
3. Install the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information).
4. Swing the arm over the valve spring retainer and tighten the swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) down only enough to allow access for installation of the
valve locks.
5. Position the valve locks to the valve stem retainer groove using the J 43059.
6. Remove the swivel nut and arm of the J 44211 (2).
7. Install the arm and swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) over the stud of any other valves being serviced and repeat removal steps 12 through 17 and
installation steps 1 through 7.
8. Relieve the air pressure to the cylinder being serviced.
9. Remove the J 39313 (1) from the spark plug hole.
10. Remove the base plate of the J 44211 (2).
11. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement (See: Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Spark Plug/Service and Repair).
12. Repeat removal steps 7 through 17 and installation steps 1 through 11 on any other cylinders being serviced.
13. Install the left camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Replacement - Left Side (See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and
Repair/Camshaft Replacement - Left Side).
14. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
