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Cylinder Head (II)

CYLINDER HEAD (II)
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.

Cylinder Head (II):





Disassembly Note





Valve keeper
1. Set the SST against the upper valve spring seat as shown.
2. Remove the valve keepers.





Valve seal
Remove the valve seal by using the SST.





Assembly Note
Water temperature sender unit
1. Apply silicone sealant to the thread of the water temperature sender unit as shown.
2. Install the water temperature sender unit.

Tightening torque:
6.4-9.3 N-m (65-95 kgf-cm 57-82 in-lbf)





Thermostat
1. Install the thermostat with the jiggle pin facing upward.
2. Install the new gasket with the printed side facing the cylinder head.





Valve seal
The intake and exhaust valve seals are colored for identification.

IN: gray
EX: green

1. Assemble the SSTs as shown.





Caution
^ Using a hammer will damage the valve seal.


2. Using the SST, press the valve seal on by hand.
3. Measure the valve seal setting height.

Valve seal setting height: 10.82 mm (0.426 in)





Valve spring
Install the valve spring with the closer pitch toward the cylinder head.





Valve keeper
Compress the valve spring by using the SST, and install the valve keepers.