Valve Spring Assembly Removal - Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual

Valve Spring Assembly Removal

1. Use the valve spring compressor to compress the valve springs, and remove the valve spring keepers. Slowly release the
tool.
Description
Kent‑Moore valve spring compressor (cylinder head off the engine)
2. Carefully release the valve spring compressor.
3. Remove the valve spring cap and valve spring.
IMPORTANT: Keep components together as a matched set. Mark and organize parts so that they can be installed in the
same location later.
4. Remove and discard the valve stem oil seal.
5. Repeat for each valve.
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
J8062 valve spring compressor shown on V6, V8 similar
Typical valve stem oil seal
54010
55050
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Engine Disassembly
SPX Part Number
J8062
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