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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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  1. Install the special tool.
    Fig 1: Installing Special Tool
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  2. NOTE: If necessary, strike the valve stem end with a plastic-tipped hammer to loosen the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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  3. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
    1. Compress the valve spring.
    2. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
  4. Remove the valve rotator.
    1. Remove the special tool.
    2. Remove the valve rotator.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Rotator
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  5. Remove the valve spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Valve Spring
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  6. Remove the valve.
    Fig 5: Removing Valve
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  7. Remove the valve stem seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Valve Stem Seal
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