Valve clearance inspection
Refer to the Valve clearance inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Valve clearance adjustment
Refer to the Valve clearance adjustment in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Valve removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder head removal).
Swing open the rocker arm, and then remove the shims.
OMark and record the shim locations so that the shims can be installed in their original positions.
Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the valve.
Special tools:
- Valve Spring Compressor Assembly: 57001-241 [A]
- Valve Spring Compressor Adapter, ∅22: 57001-1202 [B]
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Valve installation
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so that the closed coil end faces downwards or painted side upwards.
- Valve Stem [A]
- Stem Oil Seal [B]
- Spring Seat [C]
- Spring [D]
- Retainer [E]
- Split Keepers [F]
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