ZDX V6-3.7L (2010)
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 new 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 5.5 mm side of the stem seal driver, 30 mm (B).
NOTE: Exhaust valve seals (C) have a black spring (D) and intake valve seals (E) have a white or silver spring (F). They are not interchangeable.
5. Install the valve spring and the spring retainer. Place the end of the valve spring with the closely wound coils toward the cylinder head.
6. Install the valve spring compressor attachment and the valve spring compressor. Compress the spring and install the valve cotters.
