Removal Procedure
| Required Tools | |||
| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 9U-6195 | Valve Spring Compressor | 1 |
Start By:
- Remove the rocker shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Remove".
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
Note: Before you begin the removal of the valve springs, refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head Valves" and Testing and Adjusting, "Cylinder Head - Inspect" for appropriate information on the valve springs.
- Ensure that the piston is at the top center position.
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Do not turn the crankshaft while the valve springs are removed. |
- Use Tooling (A) to compress valve springs (1) . Remove valve keepers (2) .
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Personal injury can result from parts and/or covers under spring pressure. Spring force will be released when covers are removed. Be prepared to hold spring loaded covers as the bolts are loosened. |
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- Release the pressure on Tooling (A) . Remove valve spring retainer (3) and valve springs (1) from the cylinder head.
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Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the valve stem may occur. |
| NOTICE |
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Do not turn the crankshaft while the valve springs are removed. |
Installation Procedure
| Required Tools | |||
| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 9U-6195 | Valve Spring Compressor | 1 |
| NOTICE |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Place new valve springs (1) into position on the cylinder head.
Note: Ensure that the closed damper coils are toward the cylinder head if double valve springs are used.
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Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily injury. To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure and wear protective equipment. |
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- Install valve spring retainer (3) .
- Use Tooling (A) to compress valve springs (1) .
- Install valve keepers (2) in order to lock the valve springs in position.
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Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the valve stem may occur. |
- Release the pressure slowly on Tooling (A) . Remove Tooling (A) . Strike the top of the valves with a soft faced hammer in order to ensure that the valve keepers are properly installed.
End By: Install the rocker shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Install".