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9.17
Section 9
Disassembly
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Figure 9-65. Removing Hex. Flange Nuts and
Washers from Studs.
5. Carefully remove the cylinder heads, and head
gaskets. See Figure 9-66.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the cylinder
studs from the crankcase unless
replacement is intended. If studs are
removed for any reason, discard the old
stud(s), do not reuse/reinstall. Use new
studs and refer to the assembly
sequence for proper installation.
Figure 9-67. Removing Lifters from Lifter Bores.
Disassemble Cylinder Heads
1. Remove the two hex. flange screws, shims,
rocker arms and pivots from one of the cylinder
heads. See Figure 9-68.
Figure 9-68. Removing Rocker Arms and Pivots.
2. Compress the valve springs using a valve spring
compressor and remove the valve spring
keepers. See Figure 9-69.
Figure 9-66. Removing Cylinder Heads and
Gaskets.
6. Remove and mark the hydraulic lifters
corresponding to location (intake or exhaust) and
the respective cylinder (1 or 2). Hydraulic lifters
should always be reinstalled in their original
locations. See Figure 9-67.
Figure 9-69. Compressing Valve Spring.