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Figure 3-83. Valve Seal and Lower Collar Assembly
Installation
7.
See
Figure 3-83.
Coat the sleeve with oil and place a
new seal and lower collar assembly over the valve stem
and onto valve guide.
NOTE
See
Figure 3-82.
The valve seal is now incorporated into
the lower collar and is installed by hand. NO SPECIAL
TOOLS ARE REQUIRED.
The seal is completely installed when the lower collar
contacts the machined surface of the head.
CAUTION
Do not remove valve after seal is installed. Otherwise,
sharp edges on keeper groove will damage seal.
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2003 Buell XB9R: Engine
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Figure 3-84. Valve Spring Compressor
(Part No. HD-34736B)
8.
Install valve spring and upper collar.
9.
See
Figure 3-84.
Compress spring with VALVE SPRING
COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-34736B).
NOTE
The XB9R utilizes a single valve spring for each valve. The
inner and outer springs are combined into one tapered spring
that is progressively wound.
10. Insert valve keepers into upper collar, making sure they
engage grooves in valve stem. The keeper gaps should
be equal.
11. Release and remove from VALVE SPRING COMPRES-
SOR.
12. Repeat Steps 4-11 for the remaining valve.
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