Kia Soul: Cylinder Head Disassembly - Cylinder Head Assembly - Engine Mechanical SystemKia Soul: Cylinder Head Disassembly

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Head Assembly / Cylinder Head Disassembly

  
Identify MLA(Mechanical lash adjuster), valves, valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
1.
Remove the MLAs (A).
  
When removing MLAs, mark all the MLAs for their rearrangement.

2.
Remove the valves.
(1)
Using the SST (09222 - 3K000, 09222 - 3K100), compress the valve spring and remove the retainer lock.
(2)
Remove the spring retainer.
(3)
Remove the valve spring.
(4)
Remove the valve.
(5)
Remove the valve stem seal.
(6)
Using a magnetic pickup tool, remove the spring seat.
  
Do not reuse the valve stem seals.
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