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Cylinder Heads

Cylinder Head

Disassembly and Assembly





1. Install the Valve Spring Compressor.





2. NOTE: If necessary, strike the valve stem end with a plastic-tipped hammer to loosen the valve spring retainer keys.

Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
1 Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
2 Remove the valve spring compressor.





3. Remove the valve spring rotator.





4. Remove the valve spring.





5. Remove the valve.





6. Remove the valve stem seal.
7. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.