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Cylinder Head Disassembly

^ Tools Required:
- J 37979 Valve Spring Compressor Adaptor
- J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor
- J 37968 Valve Guide Seal Installer Kit
- Or Equivalents

NOTE: Keep all disassembled parts, except valve stem seals and valve guides (which must be replaced), in order by cylinder so they can be installed in their original position.

1. Rocker arm shaft from cylinder head.









2. Valve keepers from valves using a valve spring compressor with a valve spring compressor adapter to compress the valve springs.

NOTE: Do not reuse valve stem seals once disassembled. Be sure to use new seals when reassembling.





3. Valve spring retainers, valve springs and valves from combustion chamber side of cylinder head, valve spring seats and valve stem oil seals from top of cylinder head.





4. Valve guides from combustion chamber side of cylinder head using a valve guide seal installer and hammer to drive to valve guide out of the cylinder head.

NOTE: Do not reuse valve guides once disassembled. Be sure to use new valve guides when reassembling.

5. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies as required.