8.9
Section 8
Disassembly
8
NOTE: The exhaust side is located on the output
sha side of the engine, while the intake side
is located on the fan side of the engine. The
cylinder head number is embossed on the
outside of each cylinder head. See Figure
8-30.
Figure 8-30. Match Marks on Cylinder Barrel and
Heads.
Disassemble Cylinder Heads
1. Remove the two hex flange screws, rocker arm
pivots and rocker arms with adjusters from the
cylinder head. See Figure 8-31.
Figure 8-31. Removing Rocker Arm Assemblies.
Rocker Arm
with Adjuster
Pivot
Screw
End Adjustment
Style Components
Pivot
Stud
Guide
Plate
Adjuster
Rocker Arm
Center Pivot Adjustment
Style Components
2. Compress the valve springs using a valve spring
compressor. See Figure 8-32.
Figure 8-33. Valve Components.
Figure 8-32. Removing Valves with Valve Spring
Compressor.
3. Once the valve spring is compressed, remove the
following items. See Figures 8-33 and 8-34:
Valve spring keepers
Valve spring retainers
Valve springs
Valve spring caps
Intake and exhaust valves (mark position)
Valve stem seal* (intake valve – some models)
Cap
Spring
Retainer
Valve
Keepers