Checking The Cylinder Head; Installing The Valves - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

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30/ENGINE - WORK ON INDIVIDUAL PARTS

Checking the cylinder head

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Installing the valves

19.16
Check the valve guides using special tool 
Limit plug gauge (59029026006) (
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If the special tool is easy to insert into the valve guide:
Change the valve guide and valve.
Check the sealing area of the spark plug thread and the valve seats for damage and
cracking.
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If there is wear or cracking:
Change the cylinder head.
600282-10
Check the sealing area of the cylinder for distortion using a straight edge and the
special tool.
Feeler gauge (59029041100) (
Cylinder/cylinder head - sealing area
distortion
»
If the measured value does not equal the specified value:
Change the cylinder head.
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Check sealing seat 
Valves
Sealing seat width, intake
Valves
Sealing seat width, exhaust
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If the measured value does not equal the specified value:
Machine the valve seat.
Blow though all oil holes with compressed air and check that they are clear.
400373-10
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Position the lower valve spring retainers 
600283-10
Mount valves 
Mount outer valve spring 
retainer 
.
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P. 209)
P. 209)
of the valves.
according to their position in the engine.
, inner valve spring 
.
≤ 0.10 mm (≤ 0.0039 in)
1.50 mm (0.0591 in)
2.00 mm (0.0787 in)
. Mount the new valve stem seals 
and upper valve spring
109
.

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