ENGINE TOP END DISASSEMBLY
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Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual
E.
Loosen lock screws [A].
Tag and mark push rods during removal. Push rods should be
installed in their original orientation and position during assem-
bly.
Remove valve clearance adjusting nuts [B], rocker arms
[C], and push rods [D].
F.
The cylinder head may be held in place by the gasket during
removal. Pry tabs are located on the cylinder head to allow the
head to be removed without damaging the fins. Do not pry on
the cylinder head fins during removal. Damage to the fins will
occur if they are used as pry points.
Remove cylinder head bolts [A], push rod guides [B], and
cylinder head [C].
VALVES
Remove Valve Mechanism
A. Remove cylinder head (see Remove Cylinder Head).
B. Support the valve head in the combustion chamber
with a folded shop towel.
C.
Wear eye protection while removing collets. Valve springs are
under tension and may propel collets during removal, causing
injury to eyes.
To remove the collets [A], push down the valve retainer
[B] with thumbs and remove the collets.
D. Remove the valve retainer, spring [C], and valve [D].
It is not necessary to remove the stem seal unless it is being
replaced.
Stem seals should be replaced during a top end overhaul.
Valve guide [B] is not replaceable; do not remove it.
E.
Remove the stem seals [A].
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