Valve Springs

Removing and installing valve springs

Use special tool from the Sauer company

Removal

1. Put shim plates under the valve discs (3 ea.).





2. Mount shaft with aluminum supports on the cylinder head. Fasten cylinder head to the workbench with screw clamps.

Note Put the screw clamps only on the aluminum supports, under no circumstances on the sealing surface.





3. Fasten magnetic disassembly head to lever arm. Press valve springs together in cylinder head and undo valve collets from valve stem.

Installation





1. Fasten assembly head to lever arm. Shift sliding sleeve accordingly and lay the valve collets in the assembly head. Lightly oil valve collets, valve-stem end and valve spring seat.
2. Insert valve spring support disc, valve spring and valve spring seat into cylinder head and press together with the assembly head. With slight pressure, allow valve collets to engage. The valve collets are then automatically positioned at the right point.