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3-56 2006 Buell Lightning: Engine
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ASSEMBLY
1. Wash cylinder head and valves in warm, soapy water to
remove all debris from cutting valve seats.
2. Scrub valve guide bores with VALVE GUIDE BRUSH
(Part No. HD-34751) and hot, soapy water.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris
from compressed air could cause serious eye injury.
Wear safety glasses when working with compressed air.
Never use your hand to check for air leaks or to deter-
mine air flow rates. (00061a)
3. Blow dry with compressed air.
4. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to the valve stem.
5. See Figure 3-75. Insert valve into valve guide and bottom
valve on valve seat.
6. See Figure 3-76. Place a protective sleeve over the valve
stem keeper groove.
NOTE
Failure to use a protective sleeve on the valve stem keeper
groove when installing the valve stem seal and collar assem-
bly will result in damage to the seal causing leakage around
the valve stem, excessive oil consumption and valve sticking.
Figure 3-76. Valve Guide Seal Protector Sleeve
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Figure 3-77. Valve Seal and Lower Collar Assembly
(seal and lower collar replaced as assembly only)
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