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Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection > < Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection

Cylinder Head Disassemble

Special Tools

•  EN-6215   Mounting Equipment
•  EN-6167   Support Set
•  EN-6086   Spring And Wedge Replacer Kit
•  EN-6171   Release Tool
•  EN-849   Assembly Tray
•  EN-840   Pliers / Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


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1. Install the cylinder head (1) to EN-6215-1   mounting table (2) along with EN-6215-5   support (3). Hold the cylinder head with the appropriate short bolts.

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2. Install EN-6215-4   handle (1) to EN-6215-1   mounting table .
3. Turn the cylinder head 180° .
4. Rework the spark plug threads.

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5. Install 4 EN-6167-1   brace (1) and hold with EN-6167-5   bolts (2) to support the valves.

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6. Tap the valve spring retainers with an soft hammer hit. Use a rubber mallet (1) and EN-6171   release tool (2).

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7. Install EN-6086-7   lever arm (2) to the handle (1).
8. Install EN-6086-11   demounting piece (4) along with EN-6086-1   adapter (3) to the lever.

Note:  The demounting piece must be applied parallel to the valve spring retainers to prevent damage to the tools or the valve train components.
9. Press down on the valve springs and the upper valve spring retainers until the valve keys are discharged from spring load. Remove the valve keys.

Note:  Mind the installation position of valve springs, valve spring retainers and valve keys
10. Remove valve springs and valve spring retainers and place in the EN-849   assembly tray to ensure they will be installed in their original position.

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11. Remove the valve stem oil seals (2). Use EN-840   pliers (1).
12. Remove EN-6167-5   bolts and EN-6167-1   brace .

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Note:  Mind the installation position of the valves.
13. Remove the valves and place to EN-849   assembly tray (1) to ensure they will be installed in their original position

Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection > < Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection