2002 Buell P3: Engine 3-23
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CYLINDER HEAD 3.5
REMOVAL
Before removing the cylinder head assembly, see 3.3 STRIP-
PING MOTORCYCLE FOR ENGINE REPAIR/REMOVAL.
The rocker arm covers and internal components must be
removed before removing cylinder head.
1. See Figure 3-43. Remove screws with washers and fiber
seals. Discard fiber seals.
CAUTION
Do not mix or replace hardened washers and fasteners
with unhardened parts. Do not reuse fiber cover seals.
These actions may result in accelerated wear and
increased noise.
2. Remove rocker cover.
3. Remove and discard gaskets.
4. Rotate crankshaft until piston on head reaches top dead
center of compression stroke.
5. Remove spark plug.
NOTE
Both valves in the cylinder head will be closed when viewed
through the spark plug hole.
6. Remove the two rocker arm retaining bolts near the push
rods.
7. Remove remaining hardware holding lower rocker cover
to cylinder head in the following order.
a. Remove two screws and washers.
b. Remove three bolts and washers.
c. Remove the remaining two rocker arm retaining
bolts.
Figure 3-43. Rocker Arm Cover
1. Crankcase Breather
2. Grommet
3. Screw (4)
4. Gasket
5. Rocker Cover (top)
6. Bolt (3)
7. Washer (3)
8. Rocker Arm Shafts
9. Bolt w/washer (2)
10. Rocker Cover (lower)
11. Rocker Arm (exhaust)
12. Bushing (rocker arm)
13. Gasket (valve side)
14. Gasket (push rod side)
15. Hydraulic Lifter
16. Gasket (push rod cover)
17. Screw (4)
18. O-ring (push rod cover)
19. Push Rod (exhaust)
20. Anti-Rotation Screw (2)
21. Push Rod cover
22. Washer (4)
23. Bolt (2)
24. Rocker Arm (intake)
25. Gasket (lower)
26. Bolt (2)
27. Gasket (inner)
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