Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual page 179

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Make sure all lapping compound is removed from cylin-
der head and valves after lapping is completed. If lapping
compound contaminates any internal engine compo-
nents or engine oil, excessive engine wear and damage
may result.
1. Wash cylinder head and valves in warm, soapy water to
remove all lapping compound.
2. Scrub valve guide bores with VALVE GUIDE BRUSH
(Part No. HD-34751) and hot, soapy water.
3. Blow dry with compressed air.
4. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to the valve stem.
5. See Figure 3-61. Insert valve into valve guide and install
lower collar.
6. See Figure 3-62. Place a protective sleeve over the valve
stem keeper groove. Coat the sleeve with oil and place a
new seal over the valve stem.
CAUTION
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Always use a protective sleeve on the valve stem
keeper groove when installing valve stem seal. If the
seal is installed without using the protective sleeve,
the seal will be damaged.
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Do not remove valve after seal is installed. Other-
wise, sharp edges on keeper groove will damage
seal.
7. See Figure 3-61. Tap the valve stem seal onto the valve
guide using the VALVE SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL
(Part No. HD-34643A) and DRIVER HANDLE (Part No.
HD-34740). The seal is completely installed when the
tool touches the lower collar.
8. See Figure 3-62. Install valve springs and upper collar.
9. Compress springs with VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR
(Part No. HD-34736B).
10. Insert valve keepers into upper collar, making sure they
engage groove in valve stem. The keeper gaps should
be equal.
11. Release and remove VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR.
12. Repeat Steps 4-11 for the remaining valve.
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1. Driver Handle
2. Valve Seat Installation Tool
3. Valve Stem Seal
4. Lower Collar
5. Valve Guide
Figure 3-61. Valve Seal Installation
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Figure 3-62. Valve Guide Seal Protector Sleeve
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Sleeve