Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Valve: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Compress Valve Springs With Special Tool C-3422-B With Adapter 6412
1. With cylinder head removed, compress valve springs using Valve Spring Compressor Tool C-3422-B with adapter 6412 as shown in image.
2. Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
3. Before removing valves, remove any burrs from valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the valve guides. Identify valves to insure
installation in original location.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and insert them in cylinder head.
Checking Valve Installed Height
2. Check valve tip to spring seat dimensions A after grinding the valve seats or faces. Grind valve tip to give 49.541 to 51.271 mm (1.950 to 2.018
inch) over spring seat when installed in the head. Check valve tip for scoring, if necessary, the tip chamfer should be reground to prevent sea:.
damage when the valve is installed.
Valve Seal And Spring-Installation
