GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • EN 47518 Valve Spring Compressor
    • EN-48247 Valve Spring Compression Adapter
    • EN-48252 Camshaft Oil Seal Installer

Disassembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1822555  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .
  2. Remove the intake manifold.
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  4. Remove the vacuum pump.
  5. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

  6. Object Number: 1822630  Size: SH
  7. Remove the camshaft cap.
  8. Remove the camshaft.

  9. Object Number: 1822632  Size: SH
  10. Remove the intake/exhaust roller finger-followers.
  11. Remove the intake/exhaust valve bridge.
  12. Remove the intake/exhaust valve lash adjuster.

  13. Object Number: 1822633  Size: SH
  14. Install the EN 47518  (a) with the EN-48247  (b) to the cylinder head.
  15. Turn the handle of the EN 47518 for compressing the valve spring.
  16. Remove the valve key.
  17. Remove the valve spring retainer.
  18. Remove the valve spring.
  19. Remove the valves.

  20. Object Number: 1822635  Size: SH
  21. Remove the valve stem oil seal.
  22. Inspect and clean the cylinder head and components. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .