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Cylinder Head|Description and Operation > < Check and align cylinder head and attaching parts - overhaul cylinder head cylinder head

Valve Stem Seals, Replace (Cylinder Heads Installed)

  Remove

1.   Remove camshafts
•   see operation "Camshafts, Remove and Install"
2.   Remove and install spark plugs
•   see operation "Spark Plugs, Remove and Install (X 25 XE, X 30 XE)" or "Spark Plugs, Remove and Install (Y 26 SE, Y 32 SE)".
3.   Remove hydraulic valve lifters, intake side
•   With KM-845
4.   Remove hydraulic valve lifters, exhaust side
•   With KM-845
5.   Complete MKM-6086
•   Adjust supports MKM-6086-6
Note:   Adjust support heads (2) so that they are centred in respect of the support feet (5) and tighten
•   Complete lever arm MKM-6086-7 (3)
With joint MKM-6086-8 and MKM-6086-10 (1)
6.   attach MKM-6086
•   Place both supports with assembly shaft (4) on cylinder to be processed
•   Align so that is centred on cylinder head and tighten firmly
4 bolts
•   Secure mounting shaft
2 bolts (arrows)
Object Number: 2412930  Size: DEFAULT


7.   Remove intake valve springs
•   2 pieces
•   Carefully press valve spring down
With lever arm MKM-6086-7
Note:   Dismantling head must be positioned vertically over the valve stem
Important:   Note allocation
•   Remove valve keepers, plate, spring
Note:   Do not use any magnetic tools
8.   Install compressed air adapter MKM-6086-15 (1)
•   Screw into the spark plug thread of the cylinder to be processed
•   Apply compressed air to cylinder
Object Number: 2412933  Size: DEFAULT


9.   Renew valve shaft seals (1)
•   2 pieces
•   Remove with KM-840
•   Place new valve stem seal on valve stem
Note:   Coat new valve stem seals with oil
•   Drive in with KM-835-A to the stop
Object Number: 2412932  Size: DEFAULT


10.   Complete assembly head MKM-6086-100-1 (3)
•   Insert thrust piece MKM-6086-100-12 (2)
Note:   Follow manufacturer's instructions
11.   Install intake valve springs
Important:   Insert valve keepers (1) with the taper towards the valve
•   Insert valve springs, valve cups
•   Insert valve keepers in assembly head MKM-6086-100-1
Push tensioning sleeve (4) in the direction of the lever arm mounting
Slide clamping sleeve towards valve
•   Attach mounting head to lever arm
•   Carefully press valve spring down
Important:   Assembly head must be positioned vertically above the valve stem. Valve keepers must engage audibly.
With lever arm MKM-889-12
Object Number: 2412931  Size: DEFAULT


Important:   Do not make a 2nd attempt without checking that both valve keepers are seated in the assembly head.
12.   Check installation position
•   Inspect seat of valve keepers visually
13.   Change over MKM-6086
•   From intake to exhaust side
14.   Remove exhaust side valve springs
•   2 pieces
•   Carefully press valve spring down
With lever arm MKM-889-12
Note:   Dismantling head must be positioned vertically over the valve stem
Important:   Note allocation
•   Remove valve keepers, valve cups, springs
Note:   Do not use any magnetic tools

  Install

15.   Renew valve shaft seals
•   2 pieces
•   Remove with KM-840
•   Place new valve stem seal on valve stem
Note:   Coat new valve stem seal with oil
•   Drive in with KM-835-A to the stop
16.   Install valve springs on exhaust side
•   Insert valve springs, plate
•   Insert valve keepers in assembly head MKM-6086-100-1
Important:   Insert valve keepers with the taper towards the valve
Push tensioning sleeve in the direction of the lever arm mounting
Slide clamping sleeve towards valve
•   Attach mounting head to lever arm
•   Carefully press valve spring down
Important:   Assembly head must be positioned vertically above the valve stem. Valve keepers must engage audibly.
With lever arm MKM-6086-7
17.   Remove compressed air adapter MKM-6086-15
•   From spark plug thread
18.   Remove MKM-6086
19.   Insert hydraulic valve lifters, exhaust side
Note:   Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
20.   Insert hydraulic valve lifters, intake side
Note:   Coat sliding surfaces with engine oil
21.   Replace more valve stem seals
Note:   Proceed by analogy with the other cylinders, whereby the support feet of MKM-6086 must be positioned appropriately in each case
22.   Install spark plugs
•   see operation "Spark Plugs, Remove and Install (X 25 XE, X 30 XE)" or "Spark Plugs, Remove and Install (Y 26 SE, Y 32 SE)".
23.   Install camshafts
•   see operation "Camshafts, Remove and Install"

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Cylinder Head|Description and Operation > < Check and align cylinder head and attaching parts - overhaul cylinder head cylinder head