Removing The Valves - Yamaha XP500 2001 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:
Before removing the internal parts of the cylin-
der head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve
seats), make sure that the valves properly seal.
1. Remove:
S valve lifter 1
S valve pad 2
NOTE:
Make a note of the position of each valve lifter
and valve pad so that they can be reinstalled in
their original place.
2. Check:
S valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat ! Check the valve
face, valve seat, and valve seat width.
Refer to "CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS".
a. Pour a clean solvent a into the intake and
exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valves properly seal.
NOTE:
There should be no leakage at the valve seat 1 .
3. Remove:
S valve cotters 1
NOTE:
Remove the valve cotters by compressing the
valve spring with the valve spring compressor
2 and attachment 3 .
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