Cylinder Head - Buell X1 2002 Service Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD

REMOVAL
Before removing the cylinder head assembly, see
SEMBLING ENGINE FOR CYLINDER HEAD
rocker arm covers and internal components must be removed
before removing cylinder heads.
1. See Figure 3-6. Remove screws with washers (1) and
fiber seals (2). Discard fiber seals.
CAUTION
All washers and fasteners used in the V
hardened. Do not mix or replace hardened washers and
fasteners with unhardened parts. Do not reuse fiber
cover seals. These actions may result in accelerated
wear and increased noise.
2. Remove upper (4) and middle (5) sections of rocker
cover. Remove and discard gaskets (6, 7 and 8).
3. Rotate crankshaft until piston on head being repaired
reaches top dead center of compression stroke.
NOTE
Both valves in the cylinder head will be closed when viewed
through the spark plug hole.
4. Remove remaining hardware holding lower rocker cover
to cylinder head in the following order.
a. Remove two screws and washers (14).
b. Remove three bolts and washers (15).
c. Remove the two rocker arm retaining bolts (12) near
the push rods.
d. Remove the remaining two rocker arm retaining
bolts (13).
5. Remove lower rocker cover (18).
NOTE
Remove lower rocker boxes as an assembly; then disassem-
ble as required.
6. Mark the location and orientation (top/bottom) of each
push rod. Remove push rods.
CAUTION
Mark rocker arm shafts for reassembly in their original
positions. Valve train components must be reinstalled in
their original positions to prevent accelerated wear and
increased valve train noise.
7. See Figure 3-7. Remove rocker arm shafts by tapping
them out using a hammer and a soft metal punch.
8. See Figure 3-6. Remove rocker arms (10, 11); mark
them for reassembly in their original locations.
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1. Screws with Washers (4)
2. Fiber Seal (4)
3. Umbrella Valve (2)
4. Upper Rocker Cover
5. Middle Rocker Cover
6. Gasket
7. Gasket
8. Gasket
9. Rocker Arm Shafts
10. Rocker Arm
11. Rocker Arm
12. Bolt and Washer (2) (long)
13. Bolt and Washer (2) (short)
14. Screw and Washer (2)
15. Bolt and Washer (3)
16. Gasket
17. Gasket
18. Lower Rocker Cover
19. Rocker Arm Bushing (8)
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8
19
11
15
16
Figure 3-6. Rocker Arm Cover
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4
6
5
7
10
14
13
18
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2002 Buell X1: Engine