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Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Valve Spring Seat - Install
    GHH346169Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Install the valve spring seat.

  2. Valve and Valve Seal - Install
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    		 1. Coat the valve stems with new engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.

    2. Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.

    3. Install new valve seals (A) using the 5.5 mm side of the stem seal driver (B).

    NOTE:  Exhaust valve seals (C) have a black spring (D) and intake valve seals (E) have a white or silver spring (F); they are not interchangeable.
  3. Valve Spring - Install
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    		 1. Install the valve spring and the spring retainer. Place the end of the valve spring with closely wound coils toward the cylinder head.

    2. Install the valve spring compressor attachment and the valve spring compressor. Compress the spring and install the valve cotters.

    3. Remove the valve spring compressor and the valve spring compressor attachment.
    GHH346172Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 4. Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper seating of the valve and the valve cotters. Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend the valve stem.

    NOTE:  Be sure to raise the head off the work bench so the valve is not possibly damaged.
  4. Camshaft - Install

    Install the camshaft .

  5. Cylinder Head - Install

    Install the cylinder head .

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