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In-Vehicle Repair: Valves: Installation

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    NOTE: Follow the procedure recommended by the grinding paste manufacturer.
  1. Regrind the valves.
  2. Thoroughly clean off any traces of sealer and grinding paste from all components.
  3. Coat the valve stems with engine oil and insert them in the valve guides.
  4. Valve stem seal installation sleeve.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Seal Installation Sleeve
    G01614598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, install new valve stem oil seals.
    Fig 2: Installing New Valve Stem Oil Seals
    G01614599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. 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
      G01614600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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