Special Tool - Valve Spring Compressor

Group: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL

Number: 96-09-004

Date: JUNE, 1996

Model: 1996 ELANTRA
1996 ACCENT GT

Subject
DOHC VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR

DESCRIPTION:

Beginning with the 1996 model year, all Elantras and Accent GT models are equipped with a new style DOHC engine (Alpha & Beta). If cylinder head repair is required on one of these engine types, the Valve Spring Compressor, SST # 09222-29100 will be a necessary tool. This bulletin describes how to use the tool.

SERVICE PROCEDURES:

Remove camshaft bearing caps and camshafts from cylinder head.

Using 4 M6 x 1.0-15 mm bolts, attach support brackets to cylinder head at outboard bearing cap mounting locations.

NOTE:
Removal of bearing cap guide sleeves is not necessary.

Slide spring compressor support rods through holes in support brackets.

Cut 4 pieces of 1/2" I.D. hose approximately 2" long, and slide over ends of support rods. This will keep support rods from sliding out of support brackets.

Insert spring compressor under support rods and turn T-handle until valve spring is sufficiently compressed to remove valve retainers (keepers).

CAUTION:
When compressing spring, be careful not to scratch/damage lifter bore in cylinder head.