Valve Seals: Installation

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NOTE: The valve stem seal must be bottomed on the valve seat.

NOTE: Make sure that the garter spring is present in the valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seals With Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.
Install the valve springs. For additional information, refer to VALVE SPRINGS .