Spark plug remove and replace

119,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAN10
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left side how do you get the middle one behind steering shaft.
Apr 21, 2014 at 11:45 AM
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RANDICO
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You will need a 5/8 spark plug socket that has a wrench drive , put the socket in and loosen the spark plug using the wrench end at whatever size you have, when it is loose enough to remove by hand remove the spark plug socket so this way the steering shaft will not be in the way. From there get a 3/8 or 5/16 hose this becomes a tool insert it in the spark plug end and remove the spark plug, To install use the reverse.
Apr 21, 2014 at 12:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

He is exactly right. They are difficult. Here are the specs as far as the gap:


Specification
Spark plug gap: 1.524 mm (0.060 in).

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Let us know if you have other questions.

Joe
Apr 2, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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