CR-V SE 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2001)
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Repeat step 11 for the other valve in that cylinder.
14. Remove the valve seals.
15. Install the valve seals.
16. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in reverse order of removal.
17. Repeat steps 9 to 16 for the other three cylinders.
Exhaust Valve Seals
18. Using the 6 mm bolts supplied with the tool, mount the two uprights to the cylinder head at the end camshaft holders. The uprights fit as shown.
19. Insert the cross shaft through the bottom hole of the two uprights.
20. Select the 7/8 inch diameter short compressor attachment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 4 hole of the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
21. Position the piston at TDC, and insert an air adapter into the spark plug hole. Pump air into the cylinder to keep the valve closed while
compressing the springs and removing the valve keepers.
22. Put shop towels over the oil passages to prevent the valve keepers from falling into the cylinder head.
