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Cylinder Head|Specifications > < Cylinder Head, Remove and Install (16 LZ2 and 20 NEJ)

 

Valve Stem Seals, Replace (Cylinder Head Installed)  

Required Special Service Tools from Valve Compressor Device MKM-889.  

Installation Head  

MKM-889-1  

Thrust piece  

MKM-889-7  

Installation Shaft  

MKM-889-9  

Lever Arm  

MKM-889-12  

Joint  

MKM-889-13  

Angle  

MKM-889-14  

Removal Head  

MKM-889-15  

Pliers  

MKM-889-16  

Compressed Air Adapter  

MKM-889-17  

 

Object Number: 616201  Size: DEFAULT  Important!   

Ensure, without fail, that the oil return bore holes in the cylinder head are carefully covered during assembly.  

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Remove camshaft, rocker arm and thrust piece - see operation "Camshaft and Rocker Arm, Remove and Install (cylinder head installed)".  

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Disconnect spark plug connectors and remove spark plugs with KM-194-E. Screw compressed air adapter (4) into spark plug thread and apply compressed air. Secure joint (3) to lever arm and fit on camshaft housing with the assembly shaft (2) and angle (1).  

Notice: 

When replacing valve stem seals for the exhaust valves, install assembly bridge onto intake side.  

When replacing valve stem seals for the inlet valves, install assembly bridge onto exhaust side.  

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Secure removal head (5) on lever arm - ensure that when pressing down the removal head, the valve spring is compressed parallel to the valve axle. Place removal head (5) on upper valve head, compress valve spring and remove valve cotters with suitable pliers. Relieve tension on valve spring and remove together with upper valve head.  

Object Number: 616201  Size: DEFAULT  Important!   

Do not use a magnetic tool to remove the valve cotters.  

Object Number: 2392483  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Remove valve stem seals with KM-840 (1).  

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Push assembly sleeve (3) supplied onto valve stem and lightly coat with clean engine oil.  

Slide new valve stem seal (2) over mounting sleeve and carefully drive in to the stop by lightly tapping with KM-352.  

Object Number: 2392484  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Install thrust piece (2) in assembly head (3). Insert valve keepers (1) with the wide side in direction of plastic ring into assembly head and clamp securely by sliding plastic ring (4) forwards.  

Secure assembly head on lever arm (5) - ensure that when pressing down the assembly head, the valve spring is compressed parallel to the valve axle.  

Place valve spring with upper valve head on cylinder head and compress with assembly head. Allow the valve cotters to engage by gently moving the assembly head back and forth. Relieve tension on valve spring and ensure correct seating of valve cotters.  

Object Number: 616191  Size: DEFAULT  Remove, Disconnect   

Remove installation shaft, angle and compressed air adapter.  

Object Number: 2392482  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Object Number: 616192  Size: DEFAULT  Install, Connect   

Install spark plugs with KM-194-E - tightening torque 25 Nm / 18 lbf. ft.  

Connect spark plug connectors.  

Install thrust piece, rocker arm and camshaft - see operation "Camshaft and Rocker Arm, Remove and Install (cylinder head installed)".  

 

 


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