Necessary preliminary work

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Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD .
Remove camshafts. See LEFT INLET CAMSHAFT ; RIGHT INLET CAMSHAFT ; LEFT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ; and RIGHT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT .

Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000 .

Fig 1: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special Tool 11 9 000

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Prepare special tool 11 9 008 on special tool 11 9 006.

Fig 2: Preparing Special Tool 11 9 008 On Special Tool 11 9 006

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Position special tool 11 9 006 with silicone cushion on cylinder head.

Slide locks (1) in direction of arrow and pretension with eccentric shaft.

Fig 3: Sliding Locks In Direction Of Arrow And Pretension With Eccentric Shaft

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Press down valve spring with special tool 11 8 840 .

Fig 4: Pressing Down Valve Spring With Special Tool 11 8 840

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Remove valve cotters (1) with a magnet.

Place valve springs and valve keys on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly manner.

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Cotters

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IMPORTANT: Incorrect assembly possible.
Incorrect assembly will result in valve spring breakage.
Color marking (1) is normally on lower end of valve spring.
Only the diameter is decisive for the correct installation of the valve springs.
Install valve spring so that larger diameter points to spring plate at bottom.

Fig 6: Dimensions Of Valve Spring

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Arrangement:

Fig 7: Exploded View Of Valve Assembly

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Release special tool 11 9 006 from cylinder head.

Remove all valves and place on special tool 11 4 480 in an orderly manner.

Fig 8: Preparing Special Tool 11 9 008 On Special Tool 11 9 006

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Assemble engine.