Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 260

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ASSEMBLY
1. Wash cylinder head and valves in warm, soapy water to
remove all debris from cutting valve seats.
2. Scrub valve guide bores with VALVE GUIDE BRUSH
(Part No. HD-34751) and hot, soapy water.
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WARNING
Low pressure compressed air can blow debris into your
face and eyes. Always wear eye protection or a face
shield when using pressurized air. Failure to take ade-
quate safety precautions could result in death or serious
injury.
3. Blow dry with compressed air.
4. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to the valve stem.
5. See Figure 3-80. Insert valve into valve guide and bottom
valve on valve seat.
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Figure 3-81. Valve Guide Seal Protector Sleeve
6. See Figure 3-81. Place a protective sleeve over the valve
stem keeper groove.
CAUTION
Failure to use a protective sleeve on the valve stem
keeper groove when installing the valve stem seal and
collar assembly will result in damage to the seal causing
leakage around the valve stem, excessive oil consump-
tion and valve sticking.
WARNING
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Figure 3-82. Valve Seal and Lower Collar Assembly
(seal and lower collar replaced as assembly only)
2003 Buell XB9S: Engine 3-57