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Disassembly and Assembly

CYLINDER HEAD
Disassembly





1. Remove the bracket.





2. Remove the rear lifting eye.





3. Remove the front lifting eye.





4. Remove the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor.





5. Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers, and the valve springs.
1. Remove the special tools.
6. Inspect the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve spring retainer key. Install new parts as necessary.





Note: Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.

7. Remove the valves.





8. Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve stem seals.
9. Inspect the valves. Install new parts as necessary.

Assembly





Note: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with SAE 5W-20 motor oil.





1. Install the valves.

Note: Use the seal protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve stem seals.

2. Lubricate valve and guides with SAE 5W-20 motor oil and using the special tool install the valve stem seals onto the cylinder head valve guides.
3. Place the valve spring in position over the valve and install the valve spring retainer.





4. Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer keys.
1. Remove the special tools.





5. Install the CHT sensor.





6. Install the front lifting eye.





7. Install the rear lifting eye.





8. Install the bracket.