Valve Tappets: Removal

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Remove the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .
- If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
- Remove the valve tappets.
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NOTE: There are two numbers on the valve tappet, one is date code and the other is valve tappet thickness.

NOTE: The date code \"R0605\" represents the year made (R), the month (06) and the day (05).

NOTE: A tappet with the number N650 has the thickness of 3.650 mm.

NOTE: Install new components as necessary.

Inspect the valve tappets and replace as necessary.

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