Remove Cylinder Head - Kohler KS530 Service Manual

Disassembly/Inspection and Service

Remove Cylinder Head

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N
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A Cylinder Head Gasket
E Spark Plug
I Retainer Lock
M Rocker Arm
NOTE: Before disassembly, mark all valve train components that will be reused, to ensure they are reassembled on
same side.
1. Loosen inner set screws (T15 Torx Drive) and back off rocker arm adjusting nuts. Remove push rods and mark
them, so they can be reinstalled in same location.
2. Remove adjustment nuts, pivots and rocker arms from pivot studs.
3. Remove rocker arm pivot studs and push rod guide plate.
4. Remove spark plug.
5. Remove screws securing cylinder head.
6. Remove cylinder head and head gasket.
7. Remove valves.
a. Compress valve springs using a valve spring compressor and remove retainers.
b. Remove compressor; then remove valve spring caps, valve springs, and valves.
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H
I
J
M
K
N
M
L
B Exhaust Valve
F Valve Stem Seal
J Push Rod Guide Plate
Rocker Pivot
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Assembly
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B
E
F
D
C Intake Valve
G Valve Spring
K Rocker Stud
O Set Screw
A
C
D Cylinder Head
H Valve Spring Cap
L Push Rod
P Cylinder Head Screw
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