2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR engine

Fig. 53: Removing Camshaft Sprocket

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<< C >>CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL 1. Make a notch in the oil seal lip section with a knife, etc.
CAUTION: Be careful not to dama
ge the camshaft and the

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Fig. 54: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal

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2. Cover the end of a flat-tipped screwdriver with a shop towel and insert into the
notched section of the oil seal, and pry out the oil seal to remove it.
<< D >> VALVE SPRING RETAINER LOCK REMOVAL Use special tool MD998772 to compress the valve spring, and remove the valve
sprin
g retainer locks.
cylinder head.
CAUTION: When removing valve spring retainer locks, leave the
piston of each cylinder in the TDC (Top Dead Center)
position. The valve may fall into the cylinder if the
piston is not properly in the TDC position.

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Fig. 55: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Lock (Left Bank)

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Fig. 56: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Lock (Right Bank)

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Fig. 57: Identifying Installation Position Of Valve Spring Compressor Special Tool

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< VALVE STEM SEAL INSTALLATION 1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the valve stem seal.
2. Use special tool MD998774 to fill a new valve stem seal in the valve guide
using the valve stem area as a guide. NOTE: Installation position of valve sprin
g compressor special tool
(MD998772) is different between exhaust side and intake
side.
CAUTION:
Valve stem seals cannot be reused. Special tool MD998774 must be used to
install the valve stem seal. Improper
installation could result in oil leaking past the
valve guide.

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Fig. 58: Filling New Valve Stem Seal In Valve Guide Using Valve Stem Area As Guide

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>>B<< VALVE SPRING INSTALLATION Install the valve spring with its identification color painted end facing the locker
arm.
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Fig. 59: Installing Valve Spring

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>>C<< VALVE SPRING RETAINER LOCK INSTALLATION Use special tool MD998772 to compress the valve spring in the same manner as
removal.
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2004 ENGINE Engine - Endeavor