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Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install - Composite Valve Mechanism Cover
2007/10/10
(KENR6081-15)

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Removal Procedure PIP

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a. Disconnect the crankcase breather or remove the crankcase breather. Refer to Disassembly

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NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

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1. If the valve mechanism cover is equipped with a heat shield, remove the heat shield.

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Typical example
2. Remove bolts (1) and (3) from valve mechanism cover (2).

3. Remove valve mechanism cover (2) from the valve mechanism cover base.

4. Remove joint (4) from valve mechanism cover (2).

Installation Procedure

NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component

life.

1. Thoroughly clean the valve mechanism cover. Clean the mating surfaces of the valve
mechanism cover base.

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Typical example

2. Install a new joint (4) to valve mechanism cover (2).

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Note: Ensure that the joint is fully seated into the groove of the valve mechanism cover.

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Typical example
3. Ensure that harness assemblies (6) are not in contact with the rocker arms or in contact with the
valve mechanism cover base. Position valve mechanism cover (2) onto valve mechanism cover
base (5). Ensure that harness assemblies (6) are not trapped during the assembly procedure.
Install bolts (1) and (3).

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Tightening sequence for the valve mechanism cover

4. Tighten bolts (1) and (3) in the numerical sequence that is shown in Illustration 4. Tighten the
bolts to a torque of 6 N·m (53 lb in).

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5. If the valve mechanism cover is equipped with a heat shield, install the heat shield. Tighten the
bolts to a torque of 9 N·m (79 lb in).

End By:

a. Connect the crankcase breather or install the crankcase breather. Refer to Disassembly and
Assembly, "Crankcase Breather - Install".

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