Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 786

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 36 Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence
VALVE SEALS AND SPRINGS—IN VEHICLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rocker arm shafts assemblies. Refer to
procedure in this section.
(2) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression stroke.
(3) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.
(4) Using Special Tool MD-998772A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 37) compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
Fig. 37 Removing and Installing Valve Spring
(5) Remove valve spring.
(6) Remove valve stem seal by using a valve stem
seal tool (Fig. 38).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly.
Refer to Valve Installation procedure in this section.
(2) Using Special Tool MD-998772A compress valve
springs only enough to install locks. Correct align-
Fig. 38 Valve Stem Oil Seal Tool
ment of tool is necessary to avoid nicking valve stems
(air pressure required), piston at TDC.
Fig. 39 Valve Spring Assembly
(3) Install rocker arm shaft assemblies. Refer to
procedure in this section.
(4) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to procedure
in this section.
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable from auxil-
iary jumper terminal.
(3) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System.
(4) Remove air cleaner inlet duct and air cleaner
upper housing, disconnect all vacuum lines, electrical
wiring and fuel lines from throttle body.
(5) Remove throttle linkage.
(6) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
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