Removal Procedure

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Remove the starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (EN 46106)
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NOTE: If the EN 46106 is not installed, the crankshaft may rotate. If the crankshaft rotates, disassembly and reassembly of the entire camshaft timing system may be required.
Install the EN 46106 in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.
Remove the camshafts and rocker arms. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the spark plug from the applicable cylinder. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Install the J 39313 to the applicable cylinder.
Connect the J 39313 to a compressed air source.

Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor Nut
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Install the EN 46110 above the applicable cylinder as shown.
Tighten the EN 46110 valve spring compressor nut (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Valve Spring Retainer
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Remove the valve keepers.
Loosen the EN 46110 valve spring compressor nut.
Remove the valve spring retainer.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Spring
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Remove the valve spring.

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Stem Seal (1 Of 2)
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Use the EN 46116 (1) in order to remove the valve stem seal (2).