TL L5-2451cc 2.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
9. 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.
10. Remove the valve seals.
11. Install the new valve seals.
12. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in reverse order of removal.
13. Repeat steps 7 to 12 on the other cylinders.
Exhaust Valve Seals:
14. Using the 8 mm bolts supplied with the tool, mount the two uprights to the cylinder head at the end camshaft holder locations. The uprights fit over
the camshaft as shown.
15. Insert the cross shaft through the top holes of the uprights.
16. Select the 7/8 in diameter long compressor attachment, and fasten the attachment to the front hole in the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
17. Position the piston at TDC, and insert an air adaptor onto the spark plug hole. Pump air into the cylinder to keep the valve closed while
compressing the springs and removing the valve keepers.
18. 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 rear position slot on the lever as shown.
NOTE: Put shop towels over the oil passages to prevent the valve keepers form falling into the cylinder head.
19. Using an upward motion on the lever arm, compress the valve spring and remove the keepers from the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spring.
20. Remove the valve seals.
21. Install the new valve seals.
22. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in reverse order of removal.
23. Repeat steps 17 to 21 on the other cylinders.
