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Vauxhall Astra J11 · Engine
11 · Engine

Cylinder Head Disassemble (Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel › Repair Instructions › Cylinder Head Disassemble
EngineCylinder Head Disassemble

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

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2. Install the EN-6215-4   handle (1) to the EN-6215-1   mounting table .

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

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4. Install the 4 EN-6167-2   bolts (2) in compound with the 4 EN-6167-2   special nuts (3) in order to fix the 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 the EN-6171   release tool (2).

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

Note:  The demounting piece must be applied parallel to the valve retainers in order to prevent damage to the tools or the valve train components.
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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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.
9. Remove the valve stem oil seals (2). Use the EN-840   pliers (1).

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

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