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Cylinder Head and Valves Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Required Special Tools:
- MD998051: Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench
- MD998772: Valve Spring Compressor
- MD998774: Valve Stem Seal Installer
Removal Service Points
<> Cylinder Head Bolt Removal





Using special tool MD998051, loosen the cylinder head bolts. Loosen each bolt evenly, little by little, by two or three steps.

<> Retainer Lock Removal





1. Set special tool MD998772 as illustrated to compress the valve spring. Remove the retainer locks.
2. Relieve the spring tension and remove the valve, retainer, spring, etc. Store removed valves, springs and other parts, tagged to indicate their cylinder number and location for assembly.

Installation Service Points
>>A<< Valve Stem Seal Installation
1. Install the valve spring seat.





CAUTION: The valve stem seal for the exhaust side is different than the intake side. They are identified by their respective rubber colors. When installing, do not confuse them.





CAUTION: The special tool must be used to install the valve stem seal. Improper installation could result in oil leaking past the valve guide.

2. Using special tool MD998774, install a new stem seal to the valve guide.


>>B<< Valve Spring Installation





Install the valve spring with its ID color painted end (larger pitch side) upward (toward the valve spring retainer).

>>C<< Retainer Lock Installation





CAUTION: Do not compress the valve spring excessively. It can damage the stem seal.

1. Set special tool MD998772 as illustrated to compress the valve spring. Install the retainer locks.
2. Relieve the spring tension and check that the retainer locks are seated correctly.

>>D<< Cylinder Head Bolt Installation





1. Insert the cylinder head bolt with a washer attached into the bolt hole in the cylinder head. The washer must be set with the "rounded shoulder" side upward.





2. Tighten the cylinder head bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque: 108 ± 5 Nm (80 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
3. Loosen all bolts fully.
4. Retighten the cylinder head bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque: 108 ± 5 Nm (80 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
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