Removing The Valves - Yamaha XT660R Service Manual

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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REMOVING THE VALVES

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
NOTE:
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Before removing the internal parts of the cylin-
der head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve
seats), make sure the valves properly seal.
1. Check:
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a. Pour a clean solvent a into the intake and
b. Check that the valves properly seal.
NOTE:
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There should be no leakage at the valve seat
1.
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2. Remove:
NOTE:
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Remove the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
1 and the valve spring compressor attach-
ment 2.
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• valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat → Check the
valve face, valve seat, and valve seat width.
Refer to "CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS".
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exhaust ports.
LLL L LLL L L LLL L L LLL
• valve cotters
Valve spring compressor
90890-04019
Valve spring compressor attach-
ment
90890-01243
ENG
M M MMM M M MMM M
L L LLL L L LLL L
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