Buell P3 2003 Service Manual page 180

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Cylinder Head Assembly
CAUTION
See Figure 3-47. Distortion to the head, cylinder and
crankcase studs may result if head screws are not loos-
ened (or tightened) gradually in the sequence shown.
11. See Figure 3-47. Loosen each head screw 1/8-turn fol-
lowing the sequence shown.
a. Continue loosening in 1/8-turn increments until
screws are loose. Remove head screws.
b. Remove cylinder head, head gasket, and O-rings.
12. Discard head gasket.
13. See Figure 3-44. Remove push rod cover, gasket and
valve tappets.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 3-48. Clamp VALVE SPRING COMPRES-
SOR TOOL (Part No. HD-34736B) in vise.
2. Compress valve springs with VALVE SPRING COM-
PRESSOR.
3. See Figure 3-49. Remove valve keepers, upper collar
and valve springs. Mark valve keepers for reassembly in
their original locations.
4. Use a fine tooth file to remove any burrs on the valve
stem at the keeper groove.
5. Mark valve to ensure that it will be reassembled in the
same guide. Remove valve, valve stem seal and lower
collar assembly.
6. Repeat the above procedure for the other valve.
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Figure 3-47. Head Screw Loosening/Tightening Sequence
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Figure 3-48. Valve Spring Compressor
(Part No. HD-34736B)
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