OEM 2006 Cadillac SRX Valve Stem Oil Seal

2006 Cadillac SRX Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the Rocker Shaft Spring Kit and Valve Stem Oil Seal on the left side on 2006 Cadillac SRX?

  A: For left-side valve stem oil seal and valve spring replacement at the valve guide seal service point these tools are necessary: en 46106 flywheel holding tool plus en 46110 valve spring compressor as well as en 46116 valve stem tool and j39313 Spark Plug adapter. Put the en 46106 into place before the Starter motor removal to stop Crankshaft rotation since this action could force complete Camshaft timing system disassembly. First remove the camshafts then rocker arms and finally take out the Spark Plug from the needed cylinder. Connect the j39313 to the cylinder then attach it to a compressed air provider. Put the en 46110 tool above the cylinder and turn its valve spring compressor nuts. Unseal the valve keepers while you turn down the valve spring compressor screw and take out the valve spring retainer and spring together. Insert the en 46116 to take out the valve stem seal. Utilize the en 46116 tool to replace the new valve stem seal before attaching the valve spring along with the valve spring retainer. Replace the valve spring by fitting in the en 46110 compression tool then tighten its pressure nuts before installing valve spring keepers. Unplug the en46110 from its connection to the air source while taking off the j39313 unit. In conclusion place the spark plugs then add rocker arms and camshafts before taking out the en 46106 to enable starting motor positioning.