ODES WORKCROSS UTV650 - Page 148

8.ENGINE
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Compress valve spring.
△WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when disassembling
valve springs. Be careful when unlocking valves.
Components could fly away because of the strong
spring preload.
Remove valve cotters,
1. Valve spring compressor clamp
2. Valve spring compressor cup
3. Valve cotter
Remove tools and withdraw valve
spring retainer and valve spring.
1. Valve spring retainer
2. Valve spring
Valve Spring Inspection
Check valve spring for visible damage.
lf so, re- place valve spring.
Check valve spring for free length and
straightness.
A. Valve spring length
VALVE SPRING FREE LENGTH
NEW
40.81 mm
SERVICE LIMIT
39.00 mm
Replace valve springs if not within
specifications.
Installating the Valve Spring
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
Pay attention to the following detai1s.
Colored area of the valve spring must
be placed on top.
To ease installation of cotters, apply
oil or grease on them so that they
remain in place while releasing the