Disassembling, Checking, Repairing And Reassembling Cylinder Head; Removing And Installing Valves; Removing Valve Stem Seals - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Disassembling, checking, repairing
and reassembling cylinder head

Removing and installing valves

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Caution:
Do not scratch sealing face on cylinder head. Place
the head on a clean, non-scratching surface.
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Mount valve spring compressor,
BMW No. 11 5 690, onto cylinder head.
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Compress the valve springs.
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Gently tap valve head to release collets from
spring retainer.
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Remove valve collets.
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Relieve tension on valve springs.
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Remove top and bottom spring retainers, valve
springs and valves.

Removing valve stem seals

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Pull off valve stem seal with pliers,
BMW No. 11 1 250.
L
Note:
If a valve is removed, the valve stem seal must be re-
placed.
11 5 690
11 1 250
RS110130
11.27