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Valve Seals: Installation

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    NOTE: The valve stem seal must be bottomed on the valve seat.
    NOTE: Make sure that the garter spring is present in the valve stem seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seals
    G04583500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.
  2. Install the valve springs. For additional information, refer to VALVE SPRINGS .
  3. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  4. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.