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Items: 4, 5 and 6: Valve Spring Retainer Keys, Valve Spring Retainers and Valve Springs Disassembly Note

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  1. Using the special tool, remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring and the retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys Valve Spring
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  2. Repeat the procedure until all of the valves are removed.