8.9
Section 8
Disassembly
8
Disassemble Cylinder Head
NOTE: Before disassembly, mark all valve train
components that will be reused, to assure
they are reassembled on the same side.
1. Remove the spark plug. See Figure 8-33.
Figure 8-35. Removing Valves with Spring
Compressor.
Remove Closure Plate
1. Remove the fourteen hex flange screws securing
the closure plate to the crankcase. See Figure
8-36. Note the location and position of any
aached clips or clamps.
Figure 8-34. Disassembling Rocker Arm
Components.
4. Remove the valves.
a. Compress the valve springs using a valve
spring compressor and remove the keepers.
See Figure 8-35.
b. Remove the compressor; then remove the
valve spring caps, valve springs, and valves.
Figure 8-36. Removing Closure Plate Screws.
2. A gasket is used between the closure plate and
crankcase. If necessary, carefully tap on the
bosses for the starter or oil filter with a so-
faced mallet to loosen. Do not pry on the gasket
surfaces of the crankcase or oil pan, as this can
cause damage resulting in leaks.
Figure 8-33. Removing Spark Plug.
2. Remove the adjustment nuts, pivots and rocker
arms from the pivot studs.
3. Remove the rocker arm pivot studs and push rod
guide plates. See Figure 8-34.
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