9.14
Section 9
Disassembly
4. Remove the four hex. flange nuts and washers
from the cylinder head studs. Carefully remove
the cylinder heads and head gaskets. See Figure
9-52.
Figure 9-52. Removing Cylinder Heads and
Gaskets.
5. Remove the hydraulic lifters using lifter
removing tool SPX No. KO1044 (do not use a
magnet). Mark them similar to the push rods
(intake or exhaust and cylinder 1 or 2). Hydraulic
lifters should always be reinstalled in their original
location. See Figure 9-53.
Figure 9-53. Removing Lifters.
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 9-54. Removed Rocker Arms and Pivots.
2. Compress the valve springs using a valve spring
compressor and remove the valve spring
keepers. Remove the compressor. See Figure
9-55.
Figure 9-55. Compressing Valve Springs.
3. With the keepers taken out the following items
can be removed. (See Figure 9-56.)
• valve spring retainers
• valve springs
• valve spring caps
• intake and exhaust valves
• valve stem seals (intake valve only)
Disassemble Cylinder Heads
1. Remove the two hex. flange screws, rocker
arms and pivots from the cylinder head(s). See
Figure 9-54.
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