Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 951

SILVER INTAKE
9 - 114 2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
spring retainer locks, retainer, valve spring, and
valve (Fig. 44).
(2) Remove valve stem seals with suitable tool
(Fig. 45). Do not reuse valve stem seals.
Fig. 45 Valve Stem Seals—Removal
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and
insert in cylinder head.
(2) Install valve spring seat.
(3) Install the silver valve seal onto the intake
valve guide and the black seal onto the exhaust value
guide (Fig. 46). Using Special Tool MD-998774 install
seal by tapping lightly until seal is in place (Fig. 47).
Fig. 46 Valve Stem Seals Identification
EXHAUST BLACK
VALVE
STEM SEAL
ENAMELED END
(4) Install valve spring with the enamelled ends
Fig. 47 Valve Stem Seals—Installed
facing the rocker arms (Fig. 48). Install valve springs
and retainers. Compress valve springs only enough to
install locks, taking care not to misalign the direction
of compression. Nicked valve stems may result from
misalignment of the valve spring compressor.
CAUTION: When depressing the valve spring
retainers with valve spring compressor the locks
can become dislocated. Check to make sure both
locks are in their correct location after removing
tool.
Fig. 48 Valve Spring Position—Installed
SPECIAL MD998774 TOOL SPRING SPRING SEAT RETAINER STEM SEAL
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