Honda VT600C Shadow VLX Service Manual page 137

CYLI N DE R H EAD ASSEM BLY
I nstall the valve spring seats and new stem seals.
Lubricate each valve stem with m olybdenum disulfide oil and
i nsert the valve i nto the valve guide. Turn the valve slowly
while i nserting to avoid damaging the seals .
Move the valves u p and down to check for smooth operation.
Install the valve springs with the tightly wound coils facing the
combustion chamber.
I nstall the spring retainers.
Compress the springs and i nstall the valve cotters.
CAUTION
• To prevent loss of tension, do not compress the valve springs
more than necessary to install the valve cotters.
TOOL:
Valve spring compressor
07757 - 00 1 0000 or
07957 - 329000 1
CYLINDER H EAD/VALVE
SPR I N G ( 6 ) I N N E R
1 7 1
S EAT SPR I N G
( 1 ) VALVE (4) RETAINER
SPRING
9- 1 5