Arctic Cat 2016 Alterra 500 Service Manual page 38

2. Place the cylinder head cover on the Surface Plate
covered with #400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Using
light pressure, move the cylinder head cover in a fig-
ure eight motion. Inspect the sealing surface for any
indication of high spots. A high spot can be noted by
a bright metallic finish. Correct any high spots
before assembly by continuing to move the cylinder
head cover in a figure eight motion until a uniform
bright metallic finish is attained.
CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing sur-
face or damage to the camshaft will result. Always
check camshaft clearance when resurfacing the cylin-
der head cover.
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CAUTION
Water or parts-cleaning solvent must be used in con-
junction with the wet-or-dry sandpaper or damage to
the sealing surface may result.
Removing Valves
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NOTE: Index all valves, springs, and cotters to their
original position when removing. When installing, all
valve components should be installed in their original
position.
1. Using a valve spring compressor, compress the valve
springs and remove the valve keepers. Account for
an upper spring retainer.
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2. Remove the valve seal and the lower remaining
spring seat. Discard the valve seal.
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NOTE: The valve seals must be replaced.
3. Remove the valve springs; then invert the cylinder
head and remove the valves.
Measuring Valve Guide (Bore)
1. Insert a snap gauge 1/2 way down into each valve
guide bore; then remove the gauge and measure it
with a micrometer.
2. Acceptable inside diameter range must be within
specifications.
3. If a valve guide is out of tolerance, the cylinder head
must be replaced.
Servicing Valves/Valve Guides/Valve
Seats
If valves, valve guides, or valve seats require servicing or
replacement, Arctic Cat recommends that the compo-
nents be taken to a qualified machine shop for servicing.
CAUTION
If valves are discolored or pitted or if the seating sur-
face is worn, the valve must be replaced. Do not attempt
to grind the valves or severe engine damage may occur.
Installing Valves
1. Apply grease to the inside surface of the valve seals;
then place a lower spring seat and valve guide seal
over each valve guide.
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