STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
Valve Spring: Service and Repair
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement - Left Side
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement - Left Side
Tools Required
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J 38820 Valve Stem Seal Installer
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J 39313 Spark Plug Port Adapter
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J 44211 On-Vehicle Valve Spring Compressor
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EN 46326 Flywheel Holder
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the left camshafts.
2. Remove the starter.
3. Install the EN 46326 (1).
Notice: Clean the spark plug recess area before removing the spark plug. Failure to do so could result in engine damage because of dirt or foreign
material entering the cylinder head, or by the contamination of the cylinder head threads. The contaminated threads may prevent the proper seating
of the new plug. Use a thread chaser to clean the threads of any contamination.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder being worked on.
5. Install the base plate of the J 44211 (2) over the spark plug hole of the cylinder to be serviced.
6. Install the J 39313 (1) in the spark plug hole.
7. Apply constant air pressure to the J 39313 (1) in order to keep the valve closed.
8. Install the arm and swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) over the stud corresponding to the valve to be serviced.
Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution.
9. Tighten the swivel nut of the J 44211 (2) down only enough to allow access for removal of the valve locks.
10. Use a magnet to remove the valve locks.
