Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
12. Remove the J 38606.
13. Remove the valve spring cap (4).
14. Remove the valve spring (5).
Important: A second design valve stem oil seal and shim may be used on later engines.
A separate spring shim is not required with the second design seal and shim.
15. Remove the valve stem oil seal (6) (first design).
16. Remove the valve spring shim (7) (first design).
17. Remove the valve stem oil seal and shim (2) (second design).
Installation Procedure
1. Clean the cylinder head valve spring seat and/or shim area.
Important: When reusing the valves and related components, install the parts to their original location.
J 42078 is not required for installation of the second design seal and shim.
2. Install the valve spring shim (7) (first design).
3. Install the valve stem oil seal and shim (2) (second design).
A separate spring shim is not required with the second design seal and shim,
