VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 43059 Valve Retainer Remover/lnstaller
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SA9102E-A Valve Stem Seal Installer
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SA9127E Spark Plug Port Adapter
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EN 46335 Valve Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the valve rocker arms.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Install the SA9127E and apply air pressure to the cylinder in order to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
4. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer to loosen the valve keepers.
Caution: Refer to Compressed Valve Spring Caution in Service Precautions.
5. Compress the valve spring with the EN 46335.
6. Use the magnetic end of the J 43059 in order to remove the valve keepers (1).
7. Remove the EN 46335.
8. Remove the valve spring retainer (2).
