GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Cylinder Head Assemble

Tools Required

    • J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
    • J 41774 Valve Spring Compressor Adapter
    • J 41775 Valve Seal Installer
  1. Coat the valve stem with engine oil.
  2. Insert the valve stem into the guide.
  3. Install the valve spring seat.

    4. Object Number: 217404 Size: MH
  4. Use the J 41775 to insert the valve seal (1).
  5. Install the valve spring.
  6. Install the cap on the valve stem.
  7. Use the J 8062 and the J 41774 to compress the valve spring.
  8. Perform the following steps to install the valve stem keys:
    9. 8.1. Use a light grease to hold the keys in place.
    8.2. Remove the J 8062 and the J 41774 .
    8.3. Seat the valve stem keys in the upper groove of the valve stem.
  9. Install the lifter.
  10. Repeat the above sequence for the remaining valves.