Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
Valve Spring, Retainer, and Seal
Valve Spring, Retainer, and Seal
Removal
1. Remove the spark plugs.
2. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push
Rods/Rocker Arm Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Camshaft Roller Follower.
3. Position the piston of the cylinder being serviced at Top Dead Center (TDC).
4. NOTICE: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the
cylinder. If air pressure must be removed, support the valve prior to removal.
Hold the valves in the cylinder head.
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Use a suitable tool to apply air pressure to the cylinder.
5. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the valve spring retainer keys, valve spring retainers and the valve springs.
6. Remove the valve seals.
Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve seals with clean engine oil.
Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install the valve seal.