Installing Valve And Valve Stem Seal - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Installing valve and valve stem seal

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Note:
If a valve was removed, the valve stem seal must be
renewed.
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Oil the stem when installing the valve.
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Shrink a short length of tube (arrow) on to the end
of the valve stem.
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Install the valve stem seal with a 5 mm (0.20 in)
dia. drift, BMW No. 11 5 602.
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Caution:
Remove the shrunk-on tube.
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Fit lower spring plate, valve spring and upper
spring plate.
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Compress the valve springs with the valve spring
clamp, BMW No. 11 5 690.
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Note:
Insert the taper valve collets using grease (to simpli-
fy assembly).
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Caution:
Ensure that valve collets are correctly seated in the
valve stem grooves.
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Relieve tension on valve springs.
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Check valves for leakage (blow-by).
11 5 690
11 5 602
RS110160
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