Assembly

REASSEMBLY

HINT:
^ Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
^ Before installing the parts, apply new engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces.
^ Replace all gaskets and oil seals with new ones.

1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBES

HINT: When using a new cylinder head, spark plug tubes must be installed.





a. Apply adhesive to the end of the spark plug tube.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833 - 00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent





b. Using a press, press in a new spark plug tube until there is 49.0 - 49.4 mm (1.929 - 1.945 inch) protruding from the camshaft bearing cap installation surface of the cylinder head.

NOTICE: Avoid pressing a new spark plug tube in too far by measuring the amount of the protrusion while pressing.

2. INSTALL VALVES





a. Using Special Service Tool (SST), push in a new oil seal.
SST 09201 - 41020





HINT: The intake valve oil seal is silver and the exhaust valve oil seal is black.





b. Install these parts:
1) Valve
2) Spring seat
3) Valve spring
4) Spring retainer





c. Using SST, compress the valve spring and place the 2 keepers around the valve stem.
SST 09202 - 70020





d. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
3. INSTALL VALVE LIFTERS AND SHIMS
a. Install the valve lifter and shim.
b. Check that the valve lifter rotates smoothly by hand.
4. INSTALL CAMSHAFT HOUSING PLUGS
a. Remove any old packing Formed In Place Gasket (FIPG) material.





b. Apply seal packing to the bearing cap as shown.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826 - 00080 or equivalent





c. Place a new housing plug in position on the cylinder head, facing the cup side inward.
d. Install the camshaft bearing cap with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)

e. Install the rear plate, ground strap with the bolt and nut.

Torque: 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)