Cylinder Head On

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CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the tappet bore or engine damage may result.

Fig 1: Valve Spring Assembly

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1 - VALVE RETAINING LOCKS

2 - VALVE SPRING

3 - VALVE SEAL AND VALVE SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLY

4 - VALVE SPRING RETAINER

Install valve seal/valve spring seat (3) assembly. Push the assembly down with appropriate size socket to seat it onto the valve guide.
Install valve spring (2) and retainer (4) with keepers (1).

Fig 2: Valve Installation
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Place the valve keepers in the retainer. Using metric valve keeper tool such as Snap-on® GA317 (or equivalent) installer (2) and remover (1) as a handle, install valve keepers with a downward push.
Remove air hose and install spark plugs.
Install valve tappets.
Install camshafts. See Engine/Cylinder Head/CAMSHAFT, Engine - Installation .
Install cylinder head cover. See Engine/Cylinder Head/COVER(S), Cylinder Head - Installation .