OEM 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Rocker Shaft Spring Kit

2000 Cadillac Eldorado Rocker Shaft Spring Kit Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rocker Shaft Spring Kit and valve stem oil seal on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?

  A: You need the following tools to replace valve stem oil seal and valve spring: j 38820 valve stem seal remover & installer, j 39313 Spark Plug port adapter, j 43059 valve keeper installer, j 44211 valve spring compressor, and j 44214 flywheel holder. Take out the Camshaft cover plus both camshafts before lifting and suspending the vehicle. Disconnect the oil pan-to-transaxle case brace, and then remove the torque converter cover. Lower the vehicle using the j 44214 (Flywheel Holder). Set the j 44211 valve spring compressor baseplate into the Spark Plug hole space on the serviced cylinder. Fix the j39313 (Spark Plug Port Adapter) into the Spark Plug hole and maintain continuous air pressure to block the valve. Place upon the valve stud both arms and the swivel nut from j 44211 (Valve Spring Compressor) while keeping the swivel nut loosely tightened to access valve locks. Use a magnet to take out the valve locks before loosening the swivel nut to turn and pull away the arm of the j 44211 valve spring compressor. Use the j 38820 valve stem seal remover & installer tool to grip and take out the aged valve stem seal. Clean the valve stem and apply oil to both its surface and the inside diameter of the new seal before using the j 38820 tool to put the valve stem seal into place. Snap in the valve spring retainer and spring and lower the j 44211 (Valve Spring Compressor) swivel nut and arm to work with the valve locks. Insert the area valve locks through the j 43059 valve keeper installer before taking off the j 44211 valve spring compressor swivel nut and arm to do the rest of the valves. End valve work by letting off the air pressure then you can take out the j 39313 (Spark Plug Port Adapter) and base plate of the j 44211 (Valve Spring Compressor). Put the new spark plugs onto their locations before positioning the camshafts and Camshaft cover underneath the vehicle. Set a lift to take out the j 44214 (Flywheel Holder). Afterward fit the torque converter cover onto the Oil Pan which connects to the transaxle brace. Secure screws to a torque of 50 nm and 37 ft. Lbs. And return the vehicle to ground level.