Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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Remove the bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Bracket
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Remove the rear lifting eye.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Lifting Eye
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Remove the front lifting eye.

Fig 3: Removing Front Lifting Eye
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Remove the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor
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Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers, and the valve springs.
1. Remove the special tools.
Fig 5: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys, Valve Spring Retainers, & Valve Springs
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Inspect the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve spring retainer key. Install new parts as necessary.

NOTE: Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.

Fig 6: Removing Valves

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Remove the valves.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve stem seals.

Fig 7: Removing Valve Stem Seals
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Inspect the valves. Install new parts as necessary. See MECHANICAL - GENERAL INSPECTION .