Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation

Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation

Special Tools Required
Stem seal driver (  07PAD-0010000)

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Valve spring compressor attachment (  07757-PJ10100)
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Valve spring compressor (  07757-0010000)
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1.Coat the valve stems with engine oil. Install the valves in the valve guides.

2.Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.

3.Install the spring seats on the cylinder head.

4.Install the new valve seals (A) using the valve guide seal installer (B).

NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring (D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring (F). They are not interchangeable.

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NOTE: Use 5.5 mm side.

5.Install the valve springs. Place the end of the valve spring with closely wound coils toward the cylinder head.

6.Install the valve retainer.

7.Install the valve spring compressor. Compress the spring, and install the valve keepers.

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8.Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper seating of the valve and valve keepers. Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend the stem.

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