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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE
MECHANISM
ENGLISH
DISASSEMBLY
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14.4 Cylinder head assembly
removal
Lift the cylinder head straight up with a hoist.
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14.5 Valve and valve spring removal
1. Compress the valve spring with a valve lifter and
remove the valve lock.
2. Remove the retainer, spring and valve.
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14.6 Valve stem seal removal
Remove the valve stem seals with a pliers.
Figure 34 Removing cylinder head assembly
NOTE
If the gasket is seized and the cylinder head cannot
be separated from the cylinder block, tap around the
thick side portion of the cylinder head with a plastic
hammer.
Figure 35 Removing valve springs
NOTE
The valves, retainers, springs and valve locks must
be set aside separately in groups, each tagged for
cylinder number, for correct installation.
Figure 36 Removing valve stem seals
NOTE
Do not reuse the valve stem seals, but replace them
by new ones.