OEM 2004 Cadillac Seville Rocker Shaft Spring Kit

2004 Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the LH valve stem oil seal and Rocker Shaft Spring Kit on 2004 Cadillac Seville?

  A: You need j 38820 valve stem seal remover and installer along with other tools like j 39313 Spark Plug port adapter, j 43059 on-vehicle valve retainer remover/installer, j 44211 valve spring compressor, and j 44214 flywheel holder for this job. Start by removing the left camshafts and lift the vehicle to reach the parts required. Unfasten both parts including the engine Oil Pan brace and torque converter cover. Place the j 44214 tool and drop the vehicle back to ground position. Use a suitable brush to clean the Spark Plug recess area before removing only the Spark Plug from your current cylinder. Set the j 44211 base plate in the Spark Plug hole and push j 39313 through the plates until air pressure on the valve unidades its closure. Fix the j 44211 arm and tighten its swivel nut to access valve locks on corresponding valve stud before removing them with a magnet. Twist the swivel nut to free the valve spring retainer and spring by moving the arm. When needed use the j 38820 to hold and take off the old valve stem seal. Apply engine oil to the new parts and set the j 38820 to fit the valve stem seal before installing the new seal. Guide the valve locks into position using j 43059 while tightening the swivel nut of j 44211 to work on the locks. Unload air pressure from the valve exhaust port by removing the j 39313 then take off the swivel nut and arm of the j 44211 tool. Put back the base plate of the j 44211 after you insert the Spark Plug. Follow the same procedure for other cylinder component sets according to service needs. After putting back the left camshafts you need to raise and support the car then take out the j 44214 part before attaching the torque converter cover. Seal the Oil Pan to the transaxle brace using bolts which require a torque of 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) before lowering the car.