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Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection > < Engine Mount Bracket Installation

Cylinder Head Disassemble

Special Tools

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

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) in compound with EN-6215-5   sidewise support (3). Fix 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 .

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3. Install 4 EN-6167-1   brace (1) in order to support the valves.

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4. Install 4 EN-6167-2   bolts (2) along with 4 EN-6167-2   special nuts (3) in order to fix EN-6167-1   brace . Install a suitable bolt (1) to justify the special nut.

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5. Solve the valve retainers with an easy hammer hit. Use a rubber hammer (1) and EN-6171   release tool (2).

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6. Install EN-6086-7   lever (2) to the handle (1).
7. Install EN-6086-11   demounting piece (4) in compound with the lever adapter (3) to the lever.

Caution: The demounting piece part of EN-6086 Basic Kit, Spring and Wedge Replacer must be applied parallel to the valve retainers in order to prevent damage to the tools or the valve train components. If demounting piece is not applied parallel it could cause damage to the valve stem keys or the valve retainers.


Note:  Place the valve springs, the upper valve spring retainers and the valve keys to EN-849   assembly tray to ensure they will be installed in their original position.
8. Press down the valve springs and the upper valve spring retainers until the valve keys are discharged from spring load. Remove the valve keys.

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9. Remove the valve stem oil seals (2). Use EN-840   pliers (1).

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10. Remove the valves and the lower valve spring retainers and place to EN-849   assembly tray (1) to ensure they will be installed in their original position.

Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection > < Engine Mount Bracket Installation