Valve Springs - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 07 (CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER)
First tighten cylinder head nuts M10 by hand, then
tighten them according to the following tightening
sequence.
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Torque cylinder screws M8 underneath intake
port.
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1. Cylinder screws M8
2. Intake port
Then torque cylinder screws M8 underneath ex-
haust port according to the following tightening
sequence.
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Finally tighten cylinder head screws M6 in cylinder
head.
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1. Cylinder head screws M6

VALVE SPRINGS

Valve Springs Removal
NOTE: Whenever valves are removed, it is recom-
mended to replace valve stem seal at the same
time.
Remove:
– Cylinder head
– Camshafts
– Valve lifter buckets and adjustment shims.
Compress valve spring, use the spring compres-
sor (P/N 529 035 724) and the compressor cup
(P/N 529 036 073).
529036073
Remove valve cotters.
Remove spring compressor, valve spring retainer
and outer and inner valve spring.
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