Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1234

AIR HOSE VALVE SPRING COMPRES-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 28 Cam Follower Assemblies—Installation
Hydraulic Lash adjusters are replaced as an
assembly and are not repaired.
VALVE SPRING AND SEALS—CYLINDER HEAD
NOT REMOVED
REMOVAL
(1) Remove camshafts as previously outlined in
this section.
(2) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression.
(3) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90 - 120 psi air pressure.
(4) Using Special Tool MD998772A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 29) compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
Fig. 29 Removing and Installing Valve Spring
SOR MD 998772A VALVE RETAINER SPRING
(5) Remove valve spring.
(6) Remove valve stem seal by using a valve stem
seal tool (Fig. 30).
Fig. 30 Valve Stem Oil Seal Tool
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly
(Fig. 31) as outlined in the valve installation proce-
dure in this section.
Fig. 31 Valve Stem Seal and Valve Spring Seat
Assemblies
(2) Install valve spring and retainer. Using Special
Tool MD998772A compress valve springs only enough
to install locks. Correct alignment of tool is necessary
to avoid nicking valve stems (air pressure required),
piston at TDC.
(3) Remove air hose and install spark plugs.
(4) Install camshafts as previously outlined in this
section.
(5) Install valve cover as previously outlined in
this section.
CYLINDER HEAD
Cylinder Head and Valve Assembly
VALVE SEAL TOOL VALVE STEM VALVE RETAINING LOCKS VALVE SPRING SEAT VALVE VALVESPRING SEAL ASSEMBLY AND
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