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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cylinder Head
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  1. Installation of valve spring and valve:
    1. Coat the stem of each valve with engine oil and insert the valve into valve guide.
      NOTE: When inserting the valve into valve guide, use special care not to damage the oil seal lip.
    2. Set the cylinder head on ST1.
    3. Install the valve spring and retainer using ST2.

      ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

      ST2 499718000 VALVE SPRING REMOVER

      NOTE: Be sure to install the valve spring with their close-coiled end facing the seat on the cylinder head.
      Fig 2: Installing Valve Spring Using Special Tool
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    4. Compress the valve spring and fit the valve spring retainer key.
    5. After installing, tap the valve spring retainers lightly with a wooden hammer for better seating.
  2. Apply oil to the surfaces of the valve lifter.
  3. Install the valve lifter.