Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove rocker arm shafts assemblies.
2. Rotate crankshaft until piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on compression.
3. With air hose attached to adapter tool installed in spark plug hole, apply 90 - 120 psi air pressure.
4. Using Special Tool MD-998772A with adapter 6779, or equivalents compress valve springs and remove valve locks.
5. Remove valve spring.
6. Remove valve stem seal by using a valve stem seal tool.
INSTALLATION
1. Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly.
2. Using Special Tool MD-998772A, or equivalent compress valve springs only enough to install locks. Correct alignment of tool is necessary to
avoid nicking valve stems (air pressure required), piston at TDC.
3. Install rocker arm shaft assemblies.
4. Install cylinder head cover.
