Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 263

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
Remove the cotters using a special tool.
Mark all parts
during disassembly
TOOL:
so they can be
Valve spring compressor
placed back in their
original position.
Compressing the valve spring more than necessary
will cause loss of valve spring tension.
Remove the valve spring compressor, then remove
Do not reuse the
the retainer, spring and valve.
removed stem seal.
Remove the stem seal and spring seat.
Remove the carbon deposits from the combustion
Avoid damaging the
chamber and clean off the head gasket surface.
gasket surface.
Check the spark plug hole and valve areas for
cracks.
INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEAD
Check the cylinder head for warpage with a straight
edge and feeler gauge.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
8-16
SPRING COMPRESSOR
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COTTERS
VALVE
SPRING SEAT
STEM SEAL
SPRING
RETAINER
COTTERS