CYLINDER HEAD DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP


    1. Remove the valve stem caps from the cylinder heads.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  2. REMOVE INTAKE VALVE


    1. B000HUWE01

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

      SST
      09202-70020
      09202-00020

    2. Remove the valve spring retainer, inner compression spring and intake valve.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  3. REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE


    1. B000HYVE01

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

      SST
      09202-70020
      09202-00020

    2. Remove the valve spring retainer, inner compression spring and exhaust valve.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  4. REMOVE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL


    1. B000HUPE01

      Using needle-nose pliers, remove the valve stem oil seals.

  5. REMOVE VALVE SPRING SEAT


    1. B000MKME01

      Using compressed air and a Magnet Hand, remove the valve spring seats by blowing air onto them.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG


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      Text in Illustration
      *a for Bank 1
      *b for Bank 2

      Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs and 4 gaskets.

      Note

      If water leaks from a straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG


    1. B000JKBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a for Bank 1
      *b for Bank 2

      Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 No. 2 straight screw plugs and 2 gaskets.

      Note

      If water leaks from a straight screw plug or the plug is corroded, replace it.