Gilera 2008 MSS Nexus User Manual page 133

MSS Nexus 300 i.e. E3 ( 2008)
Inspecting the valve sealings
N.B.
TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP-
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
Inspecting the valves
N.B.
TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP-
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
Inspecting the springs and half-cones
- Check that the upper and lower supporting spring
washers, the cotters and the oil seal show exhibit
no signs of abnormal wear. Replace a component
when worn.
- Measure the unloaded spring length.
N.B.
TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP-
TER.
See also
Cylinder Head
Refitting the valves
- Lubricate the valve guides with engine oil.
- Place the valve spring supports on the head.
- Using the special punch, fit the four valve seals.
- Fit the valves, the springs and the caps. Using
the appropriate tool with adapter, compress the
springs and insert the cotters in their seats.
N.B.
DO NOT CHANGE THE VALVE FITTING POSITION. FIT THE
VALVE SPRINGS WITH THE REFERENCE COLOUR ON
COTTER SIDE (TURNS WITH GREATER PITCH).
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