How do you reassemble the Cylinder Head on 1996 through 2002 Toyota 4Runner?

On 2.7L engines only, remove the balance shaft assembly. Use your fingernail to feel if a ridge has begun reassembly. If the head was sent out for valve servicing, the valves and related components will already be in place. Begin the reassembly procedure by installing new seals on each of the valve guides, ensuring that intake and exhaust valves have different seals and are not mixed up. Gently tap each intake valve seal into place until it's seated on the guide, using a deep socket and hammer, but avoid hammering on the valve seals once they're seated to prevent damage, and do not twist or cock the seals during installation. Starting at one end of the head, lubricate and install the first valve, applying moly-based grease or clean engine oil to the valve stem. Drop the spring seat or shim(s) over the valve guide and set the valve spring and retainer in place. Compress the springs with a valve spring compressor and carefully install the keepers in the upper groove, then slowly release the compressor, ensuring the keepers seat properly. A small dab of grease can be applied to each keeper to hold it in place if necessary, as the small valve stem keepers are easier to position when coated with grease. Repeat the procedure for the remaining valves, ensuring that components are returned to their original locations. Finally, check the valve spring installed height using a dial or vernier caliper for the most accurate measurement, confirming the distance from the top of the seat/shims to the top of the shield or the bottom of the retainer.

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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-79276
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- Other Name: Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 11101-79275
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Toyota 4Runner | SR5B | 4 Cyl 2.7L | 3RZFE; 3RZFE; RZN180L-GKMSKA, RZN180L-GKPSKA, RZN185L-GKMSKA, RZN185L-GKPSKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-79266
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- Other Name: Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 11101-79265
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Toyota 4Runner | SR5B | 4 Cyl 2.7L | 3RZFE; 3RZFE; RZN180L-GKMSKA, RZN180L-GKPSKA, RZN185L-GKMSKA, RZN185L-GKPSKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-75150
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- Replaced by: 11101-75151
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Toyota 4Runner | 4 Cyl 2.7L | 2TRFE; 2TRFE; TRN280L-GKPGKA, TRN285L-GKPGKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head, Cylinder, LH
Part Number: 11102-59055
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7L | 2UZFE; 2UZFE; UZN210L-GKAGKA, UZN210L-GKAZKA, UZN215L-GKAGKA, UZN215L-GKAZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-69135
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- Replaced by: 11101-69136
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner | LULI, SR5B, SR5V | 6 Cyl 3.4L | 5VZFE; 5VZFE; VZN180L-GKPGKA, VZN180L-GKPSKA, VZN180L-GKPZKA, VZN185L-GKMGKA, VZN185L-GKPGKA, VZN185L-GKPSKA, VZN185L-GKPZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assembly, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-39755
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder; Cylinder Head
- Manufacturer Note: MEXICO SPEC
- Replaces: 11101-31110
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN210L-GKAGKA, GRN210L-GKAZKA, GRN210L-GKPGKA, GRN210L-GKPZKA, GRN215L-GKAGKA, GRN215L-GKAZKA, GRN215L-GKPGKA, GRN215L-GKPZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-79275
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 11101-79276
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Toyota 4Runner | SR5B | 4 Cyl 2.7L | 3RZFE; 3RZFE; RZN180L-GKMSKA, RZN180L-GKPSKA, RZN185L-GKMSKA, RZN185L-GKPSKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-79105
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 11101-79106
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Toyota 4Runner | SR5B | 4 Cyl 2.7L | 3RZFE; 3RZFE; RZN180L-GKMSKA, RZN180L-GKPSKA, RZN185L-GKMSKA, RZN185L-GKPSKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assembly, Cylinder
Part Number: 11102-39235
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head, Cylinder, LH
- Manufacturer Note: MEXICO SPEC
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 11102-39236
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN210L-GKAGKA, GRN210L-GKAZKA, GRN210L-GKPGKA, GRN210L-GKPZKA, GRN215L-GKAGKA, GRN215L-GKAZKA, GRN215L-GKPGKA, GRN215L-GKPZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head, Cylinder, LH
Part Number: 11102-59027
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- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7L | 2UZFE; 2UZFE; UZN210L-GKAGKA, UZN210L-GKAZKA, UZN215L-GKAGKA, UZN215L-GKAZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assembly, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-39747
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder; Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 11101-39745, 11101-39746
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2022 Toyota 4Runner | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN280L-GKAGKA, GRN285L-GKAGKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-59195
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7L | 2UZFE; 2UZFE; UZN210L-GKAGKA, UZN210L-GKAZKA, UZN215L-GKAGKA, UZN215L-GKAZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-79185
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- Replaced by: 11101-79186
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 Toyota 4Runner | SR5B | 4 Cyl 2.7L | 3RZFE; 3RZFE; RZN180L-GKMSKA, RZN180L-GKPSKA, RZN185L-GKMSKA, RZN185L-GKPSKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11102-65010
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: LH
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 11102-65021
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1992 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZE; 3VZE; VZN100L-TRMDEA, VZN100L-TRMDEA3, VZN100L-TRMDEK, VZN100L-TRMGEA, VZN100L-TRMGEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEA, VZN105L-TRMDEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEK, VZN105L-TRPDEA, VZN105L-TRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEA, VZN110L-CRMDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEK, VZN110L-CRMGEA, VZN110L-CRMGEA3, VZN110L-CRMGEK, VZN110L-CRPDEA, VZN110L-CRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRPDEK, VZN110L-CRPGEA, VZN110L-CRPGEA3, VZN120L-GKPGEA, VZN130L-GJMGEA, VZN130L-GJPGEA, VZN130L-GKMGEA, VZN130L-GKPGEA, VZN131L-RJMGEK, VZN131L-RJPGEK, VZN131L-RKMGEK, VZN131L-RKPGEK, VZN61LG-MSEA, VZN61LG-PSEA, VZN61L-MBEA, VZN61L-MBEA3, VZN61L-MSEA, VZN61L-MSEA3, VZN61LV-MDEA, VZN61LV-MSEA, VZN61LV-MSEK, VZN61LV-PDEA, VZN61LV-PSEA, VZN61LV-PSEK, VZN66L-MDCEA3, VZN66L-MDCEK, VZN66L-MDEA3, VZN66L-MDEK, VZN66L-MSCEA, VZN66L-MSCEA3, VZN66L-MSCEK, VZN66L-PDCEA3, VZN66L-PDEA3, VZN66L-PDEK, VZN66L-PSCEA3, VZN66L-PSCEK, VZN85L-THMDEA, VZN85L-THMDEA3, VZN85L-THSDEA, VZN85L-THSDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEA, VZN85L-TRMDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEK, VZN85L-TRMREA6, VZN85L-TRSDEA, VZN85L-TRSDEA3, VZN85L-TRSDEK, VZN85L-TRSREA6, VZN85L-TWMREA6, VZN85L-TWSREA6, VZN90L-CRMDEA, VZN90L-CRMDEA3, VZN90L-CRMDEK, VZN90L-CRMGEA, VZN90L-CRMGEA3, VZN90L-CRMGEK, VZN90L-CRPGEA, VZN90L-CRPGEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEA, VZN90L-CRSDEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEK, VZN95L-TWMREA6, VZN95L-TWSREA6, VZN95L-TWSREK6
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11102-65020
$717.23 MSRP: $897.87
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: LH
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 11102-65021
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZE; 3VZE; VZN100L-TRMDEA, VZN100L-TRMDEK, VZN105L-TRMDEA, VZN110L-CRMDEA, VZN110L-CRMDEK, VZN110L-CRMGEA, VZN110L-CRMGEK, VZN110L-CRPDEA, VZN110L-CRPDEK, VZN110L-CRPGEA, VZN130L-GJMGEA, VZN130L-GJPGEA, VZN130L-GKMGEA, VZN130L-GKPGEA, VZN131L-RJMGEK, VZN131L-RJPGEK, VZN131L-RKMGEK, VZN131L-RKPGEK, VZN85L-THMDEA, VZN85L-THSDEA, VZN85L-TWMREA6, VZN85L-TWSREA6, VZN90L-CRMDEA, VZN90L-CRMDEK, VZN90L-CRMGEA, VZN90L-CRMGEK, VZN90L-CRPGEA, VZN90L-CRSDEA, VZN90L-CRSDEK, VZN95L-TWMREA6, VZN95L-TWSREA6, VZN95L-TWSREK6
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assembly, Cylinder
Part Number: 11102-39225
$986.70 MSRP: $1235.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head, Cylinder, LH
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 11102-39226
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Toyota 4Runner | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN280L-GKAGKA, GRN285L-GKAGKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assembly, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-39745
$986.70 MSRP: $1235.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
- Replaced by: 11101-39747
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Toyota 4Runner | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN280L-GKAGKA, GRN285L-GKAGKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-65011
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder Head
- Manufacturer Note: RH
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 11101-65010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZE; 3VZE; VZN100L-TRMDEA, VZN100L-TRMDEA3, VZN100L-TRMDEAB, VZN100L-TRMDEK, VZN100L-TRMGEA, VZN100L-TRMGEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEA, VZN105L-TRMDEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEK, VZN105L-TRPDEA, VZN105L-TRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEA, VZN110L-CRMDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEAB, VZN110L-CRMDEK, VZN110L-CRMGEA, VZN110L-CRMGEA3, VZN110L-CRMGEK, VZN110L-CRPDEA, VZN110L-CRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRPDEAB, VZN110L-CRPDEK, VZN110L-CRPGEA, VZN110L-CRPGEA3, VZN120L-GKPGEA, VZN130L-GJMGEA, VZN130L-GJPGEA, VZN130L-GKMGEA, VZN130L-GKPGEA, VZN131L-RJMGEK, VZN131L-RJPGEK, VZN131L-RKMGEK, VZN131L-RKPGEK, VZN61L-MBEA, VZN61L-MBEA3, VZN61L-MSEA, VZN61L-MSEA3, VZN61LG-MSEA, VZN61LG-PSEA, VZN61LV-MDEA, VZN61LV-MSEA, VZN61LV-MSEK, VZN61LV-PDEA, VZN61LV-PSEA, VZN61LV-PSEK, VZN66L-MDCEA3, VZN66L-MDCEK, VZN66L-MDEA3, VZN66L-MDEK, VZN66L-MSCEA, VZN66L-MSCEA3, VZN66L-MSCEK, VZN66L-PDCEA3, VZN66L-PDEA3, VZN66L-PDEK, VZN66L-PSCEA3, VZN66L-PSCEK, VZN85L-THMDEA, VZN85L-THMDEA3, VZN85L-THSDEA, VZN85L-THSDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEA, VZN85L-TRMDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEK, VZN85L-TRMREA6, VZN85L-TRSDEA, VZN85L-TRSDEA3, VZN85L-TRSDEK, VZN85L-TRSREA6, VZN85L-TWMREA6, VZN85L-TWSREA6, VZN90L-CRMDEA, VZN90L-CRMDEA3, VZN90L-CRMDEK, VZN90L-CRMGEA, VZN90L-CRMGEA3, VZN90L-CRMGEK, VZN90L-CRPGEA, VZN90L-CRPGEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEA, VZN90L-CRSDEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEK, VZN95L-TWMREA6, VZN95L-TWSREA6, VZN95L-TWSREK6
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11101-59167
$866.16 MSRP: $1084.31
You Save: $218.15 (21%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7L | 2UZFE; 2UZFE; UZN210L-GKAGKA, UZN210L-GKAZKA, UZN215L-GKAGKA, UZN215L-GKAZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
Part Number: 11102-65021
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder Head
- Manufacturer Note: LH
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 11102-65010, 11102-65020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZE; 3VZE; VZN100L-TRMDEA, VZN100L-TRMDEA3, VZN100L-TRMDEAB, VZN100L-TRMDEK, VZN100L-TRMGEA, VZN100L-TRMGEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEA, VZN105L-TRMDEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEK, VZN105L-TRPDEA, VZN105L-TRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEA, VZN110L-CRMDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEAB, VZN110L-CRMDEK, VZN110L-CRMGEA, VZN110L-CRMGEA3, VZN110L-CRMGEK, VZN110L-CRPDEA, VZN110L-CRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRPDEAB, VZN110L-CRPDEK, VZN110L-CRPGEA, VZN110L-CRPGEA3, VZN120L-GKPGEA, VZN130L-GJMGEA, VZN130L-GJPGEA, VZN130L-GKMGEA, VZN130L-GKPGEA, VZN131L-RJMGEK, VZN131L-RJPGEK, VZN131L-RKMGEK, VZN131L-RKPGEK, VZN61L-MBEA, VZN61L-MBEA3, VZN61L-MSEA, VZN61L-MSEA3, VZN61LG-MSEA, VZN61LG-PSEA, VZN61LV-MDEA, VZN61LV-MSEA, VZN61LV-MSEK, VZN61LV-PDEA, VZN61LV-PSEA, VZN61LV-PSEK, VZN66L-MDCEA3, VZN66L-MDCEK, VZN66L-MDEA3, VZN66L-MDEK, VZN66L-MSCEA, VZN66L-MSCEA3, VZN66L-MSCEK, VZN66L-PDCEA3, VZN66L-PDEA3, VZN66L-PDEK, VZN66L-PSCEA3, VZN66L-PSCEK, VZN85L-THMDEA, VZN85L-THMDEA3, VZN85L-THSDEA, VZN85L-THSDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEA, VZN85L-TRMDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEK, VZN85L-TRMREA6, VZN85L-TRSDEA, VZN85L-TRSDEA3, VZN85L-TRSDEK, VZN85L-TRSREA6, VZN85L-TWMREA6, VZN85L-TWSREA6, VZN90L-CRMDEA, VZN90L-CRMDEA3, VZN90L-CRMDEK, VZN90L-CRMGEA, VZN90L-CRMGEA3, VZN90L-CRMGEK, VZN90L-CRPGEA, VZN90L-CRPGEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEA, VZN90L-CRSDEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEK, VZN95L-TWMREA6, VZN95L-TWSREA6, VZN95L-TWSREK6

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Head Sub-Assy, Cylinder
11101-79276
Q: How do you reassemble the Cylinder Head on 1996 through 2002 Toyota 4Runner?
A: On 2.7L engines only, remove the balance shaft assembly. Use your fingernail to feel if a ridge has begun reassembly. If the head was sent out for valve servicing, the valves and related components will already be in place. Begin the reassembly procedure by installing new seals on each of the valve guides, ensuring that intake and exhaust valves have different seals and are not mixed up. Gently tap each intake valve seal into place until it's seated on the guide, using a deep socket and hammer, but avoid hammering on the valve seals once they're seated to prevent damage, and do not twist or cock the seals during installation. Starting at one end of the head, lubricate and install the first valve, applying moly-based grease or clean engine oil to the valve stem. Drop the spring seat or shim(s) over the valve guide and set the valve spring and retainer in place. Compress the springs with a valve spring compressor and carefully install the keepers in the upper groove, then slowly release the compressor, ensuring the keepers seat properly. A small dab of grease can be applied to each keeper to hold it in place if necessary, as the small valve stem keepers are easier to position when coated with grease. Repeat the procedure for the remaining valves, ensuring that components are returned to their original locations. Finally, check the valve spring installed height using a dial or vernier caliper for the most accurate measurement, confirming the distance from the top of the seat/shims to the top of the shield or the bottom of the retainer.