Removing The Valves; Checking The Valves And Valve Guides - Yamaha YZF-R1 Series Service Manual

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REMOVING THE VALVES

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
TIP
Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder
head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats),
make sure the valves properly seal.
1. Remove:
• Valve pad
TIP
Make a note of the position of each valve pad so
that they can be reinstalled in their original place.
2. Check:
• Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat → Check the valve
face, valve seat, and valve seat width.
Refer to "CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS"
on page 5-40.
a. Pour a clean solvent "a" into the intake and
exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valves properly seal.
TIP
There should be no leakage at the valve seat "1".
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3. Remove:
• Valve cotters
TIP
Remove the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
"1" and the valve spring compressor attachment
"2".
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
Valve spring compressor
90890-04019
Valve spring compressor
YM-04019
Valve spring compressor attach-
ment (ø26)
90890-01243
Valve spring compressor adapt-
er (26 mm)
YM-01253-1
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4. Remove:
• Valve spring retainer
• Valve spring (outer)
• Valve spring (inner)
• Valve
• Valve stem seal
• Valve spring seat
TIP
Identify the position of each part very carefully so
that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
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CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE
GUIDES
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve guides.
1. Measure:
• Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance
Out of specification → Replace the valve
guide.
• Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance =
Valve guide inside diameter "a" -
Valve stem diameter "b"
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