Cylinder Head Cover Removal (4.0L); Rocker Arm Assemblies And Push Rods Disassembly; Valve Keeper, Valve Spring Seat And Valve Spring Removal (4.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

DISASSEMBLY
VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR
T86L-6565-A
Disassembly Note
Cylinder head covers
Remove the cylinder head cover bolts, reinforcement
plates, cylinder head covers, and gaskets.
Rocker arm assemblies and push rods
1. Remove the bolts.
Caution
Loosen the bolts gradually to prevent bending the
rocker arm shaft.
2. Remove the rocker arm and shaft assemblies.
3.
Remove the push rods.
Note
Mark the position of each push rod for installation.
Valve keeper, valve spring seat and valve spring
1. Assemble Valve Spring Compressor T86L-6565-A, or
equivalent and Valve Spring Compressor Bar T74P-
6565-B, or equivalent.
2. Compress the valve spring using the Valve Spring Com-
pressor T86L-6565-A, or equivalent and Valve Spring
Compressor Bar T74P-6565-B, or equivalent.
3. Remove the valve keeper, valve spring seat and valve
spring.
4.
Remove Valve Spring Compressor T86L-6565-A, or
equivalent and Valve Spring Compressor Bar T74P-
6565-B, or equivalent.
Valve seal
Caution
Do not reuse the valve seal.