Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
NOTE: Valve seats which are worn or burned can be reworked, provided that correct angle and seat width are maintained. Otherwise, the
cylinder head must be replaced.
4. When seat is properly positioned, the width of the intake seats should be 0.75 to 1.25 mm (0.0296 to 0.0493 in.) and exhaust seats should be 1.25
to 1.75 mm (0.049 to 0.069 in.).
VALVE AND SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT
1. Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and insert the valves into the cylinder head.
2. If valves or seats have been refaced, check valve tip height (A). If valve tip height is greater than 43.65 mm (1.7185 in.) intake or 45.98 mm
(1.8102 in.) exhaust, grind valve tip until within specifications. Make sure measurement is taken from cylinder head surface to the top of valve
stem.
3. Install valve seal/spring seat assembly over valve guides on all valve stems. Ensure that the garter spring is intact around the top of the valve seal.
4. Place valve spring (color-coded end facing up) and valve retainer into position on spring seat.
5. Compress valve springs with valve spring compressor C-3422-D and adapter 6526A See: Tools and Equipment, install locks and release tool.
