Civic VP Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1999)
9. Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so the lever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compressor attachment rests on top of the retainer for
the spring being compressed. Use the front position slot on the lever as shown.
10. Using a downward motion on the lever arm, compress the valve spring and remove the keepers from the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spring.
11. Remove the valve seals.
12. Install the valve seals.
13. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in reverse order of removal.
Exhaust Valve Seals:
14. Select the 7/8 inch diameter short compressor attachment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 2 hole of the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
15. Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so the lever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compressor attachment rests on top of the retainer for
the spring being compressed. Use the front position slot on the lever as shown.
16. Using a downward motion on the lever arm, compress the valve spring and remove the keepers from the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spring.
17. Remove the valve seals.
18. Install the valve seals.
19. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in reverse order of removal.
20. Repeat steps 6 to 19 on the other cylinders.
