CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips


  • Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.

  • Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces.

  • Replace all gaskets and oil seals with new one.


  1. REMOVE VALVE LIFTER


    1. Remove the valve lifter and adjusting shim.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the valve lifters and shims in the correct order.

  2. REMOVE INTAKE VALVE


    1. A01E0KTE02

      Using SST, compress the valve spring and remove the 2 retainer locks.

      SST
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    2. Remove the spring retainer, valve spring, valve and spring seat.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the valves, valve springs, spring seats and spring retainers in the correct order.

  3. REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE


    1. A01E2X1E02

      Using SST, compress the valve spring and remove the 2 retainer locks.

      SST
      09202-70020   ( 09202-00030 )

    2. Remove the spring retainer, valve spring, valve and spring seat plate washer.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the valves, valve springs, spring seat plate washers and spring retainers in the correct order.

  4. REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL


    1. A01DVQYE01

      Using needle-nose pliers, remove the oil seal.

  5. REMOVE COMBUSTION CHAMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01DXRBE02

      Using SST, remove the 4 combustion chambers (and shims).

      SST
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      Tech Tips

      Arrange the combustion chambers (and shims) in the correct order.

  6. REMOVE SEMICIRCULAR PLUG


    1. Remove the semicircular plug from the cylinder head.

  7. REMOVE TIGHT PLUG