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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 43059 Valve Retainer Remover/Installer
    • J 38820 Valve Stem Seal Installer
    • J 39313 Spark Plug Port Adapter
    • J 42039 Valve Spring Compressor
  1. Remove the valve rocker arm(s). Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation and/or Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  3. Install the J 39313 and apply air pressure to the cylinder in order to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
  4. Using an appropriately sized deep socket and a plastic hammer, lightly tap on the valve spring retainer to loosen the valve keepers.

    5. Object Number: 423253 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.

  5. Compress the valve spring with the J 42039 .

    6. Object Number: 263913 Size: SH
  6. Use the magnetic end of the J 43059 in order to remove the valve keepers (1).
  7. Remove the J 42039 .
  8. Remove the valve spring retainer (2).

    9. Object Number: 240799 Size: SH
  9. Remove the valve spring.

    10. Object Number: 287935 Size: SH
  10. Remove the valve seal using the J 38820 .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 234347 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the valve stem, valve seal and guide with engine oil.

    2. Object Number: 287935 Size: SH
  2. Using the J 38820 , install the valve seal using the following procedure:
    3. 2.1. Mount the valve seal in the J 38820 .
    2.2. Push and twist the valve seal into position on the valve guide until the seal positively locks on the guide.

    Object Number: 240799 Size: SH
  3. Position the valve spring on the spring seat.

    4. Object Number: 263913 Size: SH
  4. Place the valve spring retainer (2) onto the valve spring.

    5. Object Number: 423253 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.

  5. Compress the valve spring using the J 42039 .

    6. Object Number: 263913 Size: SH
  6. With the spring compressed, install the valve keepers into the J 43059 .
  7. Place the keepers (1) into position by pushing the tool downward.
  8. Release the tension on the spring compressor and remove the J 42039 .
  9. Verify that the valve keepers are installed by placing a rag over the valve tip and tapping with a dead-blow hammer. The valve keepers and the spring should remain in place.
  10. Relieve the air pressure from the cylinder and remove the J 39313 .
  11. Install the spark plug. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  12. Install the left (front) valve rocker arm(s). Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation and/or Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Right Side .