Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 275

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Rocker Box Assemblies
1. Remove spark plugs.
2. See Figure 3-56. Remove screws with washers and fiber
cover seals. Discard fiber seals.
3. Remove top rocker covers.
4. Remove and discard gaskets.
5. Rotate crankshaft until both valves are closed on head
being removed.
6. See Figure 3-57. Remove hardware holding lower rocker
cover to cylinder head in the following order.'
a. Remove two screws and washers (3).
b. Remove three bolts and washers (2).
c. Loosen the four rocker arm fasteners (1) in 1/4-1/2
turn increments using a cross pattern in order to
relieve valve spring pressure on the lower rocker
box.
7. See Figure 3-56. Remove lower rocker cover.
NOTE
Remove lower rocker box as an assembly and then disas-
semble as required.
NOTE
Mark rocker arm shafts for reassembly in their original posi-
tions. Valve train components must be reinstalled in their orig-
inal positions to prevent accelerated wear and increased
valve train noise.
8. See Figure 3-58. Remove rocker arm shafts by tapping
them out using a hammer and a soft metal punch.
9. Remove rocker arms and mark them for reassembly in
their original locations.
10. Mark the location and orientation (top/bottom) of each
push rod. Remove push rods.
3-44 2007 Buell Firebolt: Engine
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Figure 3-57. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
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Figure 3-58. Removing Rocker Arm Shafts
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