Valve Springs - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the air cleaner housing (1) and clean air tube (2) Air Cleaner Body - Installation





3. Remove the ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
4. Remove the ignition coils (2).
5. Remove the spark plugs.





6. Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head cover bolts and remove the cylinder head covers Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal






CAUTION: The piston must be at TDC, and both valves closed on the cylinder to be serviced.

NOTE: The intake push rods can fall into the engine and become lodged in the oil pan, if removing intake rocker arm shaft, install the pushrod retainer 9070 (1) to retain the intake push rods (2).

7. Install the pushrod retainer 9070 (1) onto the cylinder head.
8. Clip the pushrods (2) into pushrod retainer (1).





9. Using the sequence shown, remove the rocker arm shaft bolts and remove the rocker arm shaft.





10. Install the rocker arm shaft adapter 9065A (1).
11. Insert an air hose (2) into the spark plug hole and charge the cylinder with air.






NOTE: All valve springs and seals are removed in the same manner.

NOTE: Tap the top of the valve spring retainer to loosen the spring retainers locks.

12. Install the valve spring compressor 9065A (1) and remove the intake valve retainer locks.
13. Release the valve spring compressor and remove the valve springs.





14. Install the valve spring compressor 9065A (2) and the rocker arm adapter 9065A (1) and remove the exhaust valve retainer locks.
15. Release the valve spring compressor and remove valve spring.

NOTE: The valve springs are interchangeable between intake and exhaust.

16. Remove the valve seal.