RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Valve: Service and Repair
Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Installation
Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Installation
Special Tools Required
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Stem seal driver 07PAD-0010000
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Valve spring compressor attachment 07757-PJ1010A
1. Coat the valve stems with engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.
2. Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.
3. Install the spring seats on the cylinder head.
4. Install the new valve seals (A) using the stem seal driver (B).
NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring (D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring (F). They are not interchangeable.
5. Install the valve spring(s) (the 2002 model K20A2 engine has inner and outer valve springs). Place the end of the valve spring with closely wound
coils toward the cylinder head.
6. Install the valve retainer.
7. Install the valve spring compressor. Compress the spring, and install the valve cotters.
