Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
TOOL REQUIRED
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J 22794 Spark Plug Port Adapter
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J 5892-D Valve Spring Compressor
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J 38606 Valve Spring Compressor
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the valve rocker cover.
3. Remove the spark plug. See Powertrain Management.
4. Remove the rocker arm.
5. Install the Spark Plug Port Adapter to the spark plug port.
6. Apply compressed air in order to hold the valves in place.
7. Compress the valve spring. Use the Valve Spring Compressor or the Valve Spring Compressor.
8. Measure the following items:
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Valve locks
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Valve cap
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Valve spring
9. Remove the valve stem oil seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the valve stem oil seal. Use the plastic sleeve provided. Press the oil seal over the valve guide boss.
2. Assemble the following items:
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Spring seat
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Valve spring
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Valve cap
3. Compress the valve spring. Use the Valve Spring Compressor or the Valve Spring Compressor.
4. Install the valve locks. Hold the valve locks in place with grease if needed.
5. Release the valve spring. Ensure that the valve locks are seated.
6. Install the spark plug. See Powertrain Management.
7. Install the rocker arm.
8. Install the valve rocker cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
