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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003SANTA FE BASE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT2.4L 4-CYLINDER ENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYCYLINDER HEADREASSEMBLY
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base, Automatic

Cylinder Head: Reassembly

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
NOTE:
  1. Clean each part before assembly.
  2. Apply engine oil to the sliding and rotating parts.
  1. Install the spring seats.
  2. Using a special tool (09222-28200), tap the seal in position lightly.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse old valve stem seals.
    • Incorrect installation of the seal could result in oil leakage past the valve guides.
  3. Apply engine oil to each valve. Insert the valve into the valve guide. Avoid pushing the valve into the seal by force. After inserting the valve, check that it moves smoothly.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seal
    G00790128Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Place valve springs so that the side coated with enamel faces the valve spring retainer and then install the retainer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Installation
    G00790129Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool (09222-28000, 09222-28100), compress the spring and install the retainer locks. After installing the valves, ensure that the retainer locks are correctly in place before releasing the valve spring compressor.
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Locks
    G00790130Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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