AJ16 Engine Service Manual
4.5 Cylinder Head, Overhaul
SRO 12.29.19
1 Remove the cylinder head, see Section 4.4.
1 Place the cylinder head on suitable blocks on a bench.
1 Remove the spark plugs and the intake and exhaust mani-
folds.
1 Mark the position of the camshaft caps relative to the
head, remove the cap securing bolts and remove the caps
(1 Fig. 1).
1 Remove the camshafts.
. Using a magnet, lift out the cam followers (1 Fig. 2).
1 Remove the valve springs, using Service Tool MS 1519A,
1 Retrieve the collars, collets and spring retaining plates.
1 Remove the valves, noting the relationship between valve
and guide to ensure correct pairing during re-assembly.
* Remove the seals from the intake valve guides and re- move the cylinder head rear blanking plate.
1 Clean all component parts.
1 Check for wear and burning of valves or seats.
1 Check the cylinder head face for distortion.
1 If distortion is evident, a maximum of 0,25 mm may be re- moved by skimming the cylinder head.
1 Taking care not to damage the inside surface of the com-
bustion chambers, clean the intake and exhaust ports.
CAUTION: When using scrapers or wire brushes for re- moving carbon deposits, avoid scratching the
valve faces and seats. A soft wire brush is the most suitable implement for this purpose.
1 Clean all carbon and other deposits from the valve guide
using a suitable valve guide brush. Thoroughly wash the
cylinder head to ensure that all loose carbon is removed
and dry the cylinder head with a high pressure air line.
. After cleaning and polishing each valve, examine the
stems for straightness and wear, using a suitable dial
gauge and vee
-block see example at Fig. 3.
1 Examine the valve faces for burns, pitting and distortion.
Renew any valves that are excessively worn, bent, or too
badly pitted to be salvaged by refacing.
Support the
valves using a wooden block.
valve spring compressor.
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