Service manual

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
Page A-3
Engine Shop Rebuild and Parts Manual
VALVE REMOVAL
Remove the Valves from the Cylinder Head
(See Fig. A-3 “Valves” on page A-6)
A. While supporting the valve (ITEM 1) from the bottom
to prevent its downward motion, push the valve
spring retainer (ITEM 2) down so that the valve stem
keys (ITEM 6) are released from the retainer. It may
be necessary to remove valve stem keys using a pair
of needle nose pliers. (DETAIL A)
B. Remove the spring retainer and spring (ITEM 3).
Then push the valve down and remove it from the
bottom of the cylinder head.
C. Repeat steps A and B to remove the remaining
valves.
D. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to GENTLY pry the
valve stem seals (ITEM 4) free. Remove them from
the valve guides. (DETAIL B)
Valve Guide Removal
A. If the valve guides (ITEM 5) are to be replaced, a
hydraulic press with an appropriate adaptor must be
used to remove them from cylinder head.