Checking The Valves And Valve Guides; Valves And Valve Springs; Removing The Valves - Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE VALVES

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
TIP
Before removing the internal parts of the cylinder
head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve seats),
make sure the valves properly seal.
1. Remove:
• Valve pad "1"
TIP
Make a note of the position of each valve pad so
that they can be reinstalled in their original place.
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2. Check:
• Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat
face, valve seat, and valve seat width.
Refer to "CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS"
on page 5-30.
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a. Pour a clean solvent "a" into the intake and
exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valves properly seal.
TIP
There should be no leakage at the valve seat "1".
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3. Remove:
• Valve cotters
TIP
Remove the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS

Check the valve
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"1" and the valve spring compressor attachment
"2".
Valve spring compressor
90890-04019
Valve spring compressor
YM-04019
Valve spring compressor attach-
ment
90890-01243
Valve spring compressor adapter
(26 mm)
YM-01253-1
4. Remove:
• Valve spring retainer "1"
• Valve spring "2"
• Valve "3"
• Valve stem seal "4"
• Valve spring seat "5"
TIP
Identify the position of each part very carefully so
that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
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CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE
GUIDES
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve guides.
1. Measure:
• Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance
Out of specification
guide.
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Replace the valve