11 34 552 Removing and installing or replacing all valves (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
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(cylinder head removed)
Preliminary tasks are described in DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING CYLINDER HEAD . Replace valve stem seals.
Remove valves from cylinder head.
If necessary, check valve guide for wear.
If necessary, ream valve guide.
If necessary, remachine valve seat.
Arrangement:
- Valve
- Valve-stem seal
- Lower plate spring
- Valve spring
- Top plate spring
- Valve tapers