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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • EN 46116 Valve Stem Seal Remover/Installer
    • EN 46117 Valve Stem Key Remover/Installer
    • EN 46119 Off-Vehicle Valve Spring Compressor Adapter
    • EN 46122 Camshaft Position Actuator Check-Ball Valve Remover/Installer
    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor - Head Off

    Object Number: 1210820  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure valve heads will not contact anything during the following step in order to avoid bending or damage.

  1. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer to loosen the valve keepers.

  2. Object Number: 1210825  Size: SH

    Caution: Compressed valve springs have high tension against the valve spring compressor. Valve springs that are not properly compressed by or released from the valve spring compressor can be ejected from the valve spring compressor with intense force. Use care when compressing or releasing the valve spring with the valve spring compressor and when removing or installing the valve stem keys. Failing to use care may cause personal injury.

    Notice: Do not compress the valve springs to less than 24.0 mm (0.943 in). Contact between the valve spring retainer and the valve stem oil seal can cause potential valve stem oil seal damage.

  3. Compress the valve spring using the J 8062 and the EN 46119 .

  4. Object Number: 1210829  Size: SH
  5. Use the magnet of the EN 46117 in order to remove the valve keepers.
  6. Remove the valve spring compressor and the adapter.

  7. Object Number: 1210879  Size: SH
  8. Remove the valve spring retainer.
  9. Remove the valve spring.

  10. Object Number: 1210884  Size: SH
  11. Remove the valve.

  12. Object Number: 1210887  Size: SH

    Important: NEVER reuse a valve stem oil seal.

  13. Remove the valve stem oil seal using the EN 46116 and discard.
  14. Repeat these procedures for the remaining valves.

  15. Object Number: 1210891  Size: SH
  16. Remove the cylinder head oil gallery expansion plugs.

  17. Object Number: 1210901  Size: SH
  18. Remove the cylinder head coolant threaded plugs.

  19. Object Number: 1492615  Size: SH
  20. Inspect the camshaft position actuator oil feed check valves. Damaged, restricted or clogged check valves must be replaced.

  21. Object Number: 2164009  Size: SH
  22. Place cylinder head on firm surface with check valves (1) facing up. Protect all cylinder head components and machined surfaces.
  23. Using drill bit EN-46122-3, drill out top portion of check valve to expose internal check ball.

  24. Object Number: 2164015  Size: SH
  25. Remove check ball (1) and check ball spring (2) from inside of check valve.

  26. Object Number: 2164020  Size: SH
  27. Continue drilling remainder of check valve sleeve to a depth of approximately 19 mm (0.75 in) (a) by placing tape on drill bit as a depth gauge. It is not necessary or desirable to drill completely through the bottom of the check valve.

  28. Object Number: 2164025  Size: SH
  29. Lubricate tap EN-46122-4 with lubricant included in EN 46122 . Tap drilled out portion of check valve (1) remaining in cylinder head. Tap to full depth possible until tap bottoms out in head.

  30. Object Number: 2164028  Size: SH
  31. Assemble bolt, nut, washers, and collar EN-46122-2 (1) as shown. Position collar with slightly-larger inside diameter DOWN toward the cylinder head.
  32. Screw bolt by hand fully down into threaded check valve sleeve, then lightly tighten nut against washer.

  33. Object Number: 2164030  Size: SH
  34. Hold bolt with one wrench, and use another to tighten the nut until the check valve sleeve (1) is removed from the cylinder head.
  35. Clean check valve bore and related passages thoroughly to remove any drilling chips or other debris.