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Valve Seals: Installation

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  1. Valve stem seal installation sleeve.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Seal Installation Sleeve
    G01614591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, install the valve stem oil seals.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Stem Oil Seals
    G01614592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Check the seating of the valve collets. Using the special tools, install the valve springs.
    • Insert the valve springs and the valve spring retainers.
    • Compress the valve springs and install the valve collets using some grease and a small screwdriver.
      Fig 3: Installing Valve Springs
      G01614593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Do not tighten the spark plug at this stage.
  4. Disconnect the compressed air supply and screw in the spark plug.
  5. Repeat appropriate steps for all the other cylinders.
  6. Coat the valve tappets with engine oil and insert them.
  7. Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFTS  .
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