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1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig.
6A1-34
Installing Tool
J 26402
Fig.
6A1-35
Seal Removal
5.
Using Tool
J 23995
to compress the valve spring,
remove the valve locks and release compression on spring and
remove tool.
6.
Remove the valve cap, valve spring and damper
assembly.
7.
Slide the pipe sleeve, tool Kit J
26402,
over the end
of the jaws and as far up the removal tool as possible.
8.
While spreading the jaws of the tool, insert it into the
valve spring pocket with the jaws of the tongs placed on either
side of and beneath the edge of the seal (Fig.
6141-34).
9.
With the removal tool in place, slide the pipe sleeve
down around the seal. This will keep the jaws in place.
10.
Remove the seal by pulling straight up on the
- -
removal tool (Fig.
6A1-35).
Installation
Fig.
6Al-36
Installing New Seal
Fig.
6Al-37
Seating Valve Stem Seal
Replace all eight valve stem seals.
1.
Place the safety cap vrovided with the seal kit over
the end of the valve stem. This is important and will protect
the seal from being damaged by the sharp edge of the valve
stem.
2.
Slip the new seal over the cap and down the valve stem
(Fig.
6A1-36). A
light coat of oil will help prevent the seal
from twisting.
3.
Remove the safety cap and fit the installation tool J
2625 1
over the valve stem above the oil seal.
4.
Depress the seal down the valve stem until the upper
white line on the tool, marked "HYD" for "hydraulic", aligns
with the boss on the cylinder head. The lower white line,
marked "ADJ", provides an alignment guide when working
on engines with adjustable lifters (Fig.
6A1-37).
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