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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2015MDX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALFUEL SYSTEMENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM / ENGINE MECHANICAL - SERVICE INFORMATION (EXCEPT HYBRID)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONVALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONREMOVAL
2015 Acura MDX Base

Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Removal and Installation: Removal

2015 Acura MDX BaseSECTION Removal
NOTE: Identify the valves and the valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
  1. Cylinder Head - Remove
  2. Camshaft - Remove 
  3. Valve and Valve Spring - Remove
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    		 1. Using an appropriate-sized socket (A) and a plastic mallet, lightly tap the spring retainer to loosen the valve cotters.
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    		 2. Install the valve spring compressor attachment and the valve spring compressor. Compress the spring and remove the valve cotters.

    3. Remove the valve spring compressor and the valve spring compressor attachment, then remove the spring retainer, the valve spring, and the valve.
  4. Valve Seal - Remove
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    		 1. Install a valve guide seal remover (A).
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    		 2. Remove the valve seals.
  5. Valve Spring Seat - Remove
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