Disassembly

Components

CAUTION:
^ When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new engine oil.
^ Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces when installing cylinder head, camshaft sprocket, crankshaft pulley, and camshaft bracket.
^ Attach tags to valve lifters so as not to mix them up.

Disassembly
1. Remove valve component parts.
^ Check the clearance before removing the valve guide.

2. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (Commercial service tool).
3. Remove spark plug tube, as necessary.
^ Using a pair of pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.

CAUTION:
^ Take care not to damage cylinder head.
^ Once removed, a spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Do not remove it unless absolutely necessary.