Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 62

HONDA
CYLINDER HEADIVALVE
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Bring the piston t o TDC of the compression
stroke.
Remove the 6 mm cylinder head bolts.
Remove the remaining cylinder head hold-down
bolts.
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The engine must be cool before removin
the cylinder heads.
Loosen the cylinder head hold-dow~
bolts in a criss cross pattern i n two or
more s t e m
Remove the rocker arm holder assembly.
Remove the exhaust pipe.
Remove the engine hanger bolts.
Loosen the carburetor insulator band.
Remove the breather hose.
Remove the push rods.
Remove the cylinder head.
Date of Issue: January, 1978
6-4
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.