Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
11. Remove the exhaust camshaft housing.
12. Remove the camshaft housing gasket.
13. Remove the spark plug.
14. Using a suitable adapter, apply air pressure to the cylinder.
15. Compress the valve spring. Use the valve spring depressor and the valve spring compressor T-bolt.
16. Disassemble the following components:
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The valve keys.
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The retainer.
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The spring.
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The valve seal using valve guide seal remover.
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The rotator (intake).
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The valve spring seat (exhaust).
17. Assemble the following components:
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The rotator (intake)
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The valve spring seat (exhaust)
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A new, clean and dry valve seal. Push the seal on by hand in order to ensure that the seal is fully seated.
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The spring and retainer. Use the valve spring compressor t-bolt, and the valve spring depressor in order to compress the valve spring.
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The valve keys.
18. Inspect for proper valve key seating.
Installation
TOOL REQUIRED
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J 36660 Torque Angle Meter
1. Remove the air line adapter.
2. Install the spark plug.
CAUTION: Carefully roll the camshaft housing right side up as it is installed onto the cylinder head. The lifters can be damaged if they fall out
and hit a hard surface.