Endeavor V6-3.8L SOHC (2004)
1. Make a notch in the oil seal lip section with a knife, etc.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the camshaft and the cylinder head.
2. Cover the end of a flat-tipped screwdriver with a shop towel and insert into the notched section of the oil seal, and pry out the oil seal to
remove it.
<<D>> VALVE SPRING RETAINER LOCK REMOVAL
CAUTION: When removing valve spring retainer locks, leave the piston of each cylinder in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position. The valve
may fall into the cylinder if the piston is not properly in the TDC position.