Tools Required

1. Remove the valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side and/or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side .
2. Remove the rocker arms and the push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
3. Remove the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.



4. Install the J 23590 to the spark plug port and apply compressed air in order to hold the valves closed.



5. Install the J 38606 on the valve spring.



6. Compress the valve spring using the J 38606 .
7. Remove the valve locks.
8. Remove the valve spring and cap.
9. Remove the valve stem oil seal.
10. Inspect the valve spring for bent, cracked or broken parts. Replace the valve spring if necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L Unit Repair.

1. Place the oil seal over the stem until the seal begins to contact the valve guide.

Important: The color of the replacement seal may not be the same color as the original seal. Install the seals in their correct location based on GM part and package description. Make sure that the seal is fully seated on the valve guide.

2. Use hand pressure to push the valve stem oil seal over the valve guide. Use the J 42863 until the tool bottoms on the valve spring seat.



3. Install the J 38606 on the valve spring.



4. Compress the valve spring using the J 38606 .
5. Install the valve spring and cap.
6. Install the valve locks.
7. Release the valve spring.




Important: Make sure that the valve locks are seated.

8. Release the air pressure and remove the J 23590 .
9. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
10. Install the push rods and the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
11. Install the valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side and/or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .