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Cylinder Head: Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove spark plug.
  2. Remove valve lifter.
    • Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
  3. Remove valve collet.
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Collet
    G06441043Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    • Compress valve spring and remove valve collet with magnet hand using Tool.
      CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

      Tool numbers: KV10109220 (-) 

      : KV10116200 (J-26336-B) 

      : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 

  4. Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
  5. Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove valve.
    • Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
  6. Remove valve oil seals using Tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Oil Seals Using Tool
    G06441044Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    Tool number: KV10107902 (J-38959) 

  7. If valve seat must be replaced, refer to [CYLINDER HEAD: INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ].
  8. If valve guide must be replaced, refer to [CYLINDER HEAD: INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ].
  9. Remove spark plug tube, as necessary.
    • Using pair of pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.
      CAUTION:
      • Take care not to damage cylinder head.
      • Once removed, spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Do not remove it unless absolutely necessary.