OEM 2004 Cadillac Seville Valve Stem Oil Seal

2004 Cadillac Seville Valve Stem Oil Seal Parts and Q&A

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the left valve stem oil seal and valve spring on 2004 Cadillac Seville?

  A: Repair and service of the left valve guide seal and valve spring require j 38820 (Valve Guide Seal Tool) plus three other related sockets while utilizing j 44214 (Flywheel Holder). First lift the vehicle to support it and then remove the left camshafts. Take off the ties between the Oil Pan and case first then disconnect the torque converter shield. Fit the j 44214 tool into place and lower the vehicle onto it. Before removing your Spark Plug you need to cleanse the Spark Plug chamber to stop foreign objects from getting inside. Fitting the j 44211 base plate over the Spark Plug hole follows removal of this Spark Plug from the service cylinder. Press the j 39313 tool into the Spark Plug opening and let constant air flow hold the valve shut. Put the j 44211 arm and swivel nut over the rusted valve studs and fasten them enough for valve access. Take valve locks off with a magnet then open the swivel nut for access to install and remove the valve spring components. Apply the j38820 tool to gripe and take out the old valve guide seal while inspecting the valve spring. Discard the old seal before proceeding. Place clean engine oil on the valve stem and seal inner diameter and put on a guard before screwing in the new valve guide seal with j 38820 tool. Put back the valve spring retainer and valve spring. Push the j 39455 arm onto its base until you can reach the valve locks. Rephrase your steps using the j 43059 then disassemble the swivel nut and arm from j 44211 to access and replace all necessary valve locks. Decrease cylinder air pressure and take out j 39313 from the Spark Plug hole. Also detach and install the Spark Plug in j 44211 following the removal of the base plate. Perform the same steps again to work with all remaining cylinders that require maintenance. After installing the left camshafts you can lift and stabilize the vehicle to put back the torque converter cover then secure the Oil Pan to transaxle brace with bolt torque set at 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs).