8. CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES                                           MXU 550EXi /MXU500i




 CYLINDER HEAD
 DISASSEMBLY/INSPECTION/
 ASSEMBLY                                          Valve Spring Compressor

 Remove the cylinder head (refer to the
 "CYLINDER                           HEAD
 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" section in
 this chapter).
 Remove the valve spring cotters, retainers,
 springs, spring seats, oil seals and valves
 using a valve spring compressor.
 · Be sure to compress the valve springs
     with a valve spring compressor.
   · Mark all disassembled parts to ensure
     correct reassembly.

 Special tool: Cotters
   Valve Spring         Retainers                                       Valves
   Valve Spring Compressor    A120E00040




                               Springs       Spring Seats   Oil Seals




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