Neon R/T L4-20L VIN F HO (2001) Cylinder Head Valve Spring Specs
Valve Spring: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CYLINDER HEAD OFF
1. With cylinder head removed, compress valve springs using the valve spring compressors shown in (Fig. 44).
2. Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring retainers and valve springs.
3. Remove valve stem seal assembly.
CYLINDER HEAD ON
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove rocker arm shafts assemblies.
3. Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on compression stroke.
4. With air hose attached to adapter tool installed in spark plug hole, apply 90 - 120 psi air pressure.
5. Using Special Tool MD-998772A with adapter 6779 (Fig. 45) compress valve springs and remove valve locks.
6. Remove the valve spring.
7. Remove the valve stem seal.
INSPECTION
