1999-2004 Honda TRX400EX FourTrax Service Manual, Page 86Get this manual

1999-2004 Honda TRX400EX FourTrax Service Manual, Page 86

7CYLINDER HEADVALVE SERVICE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING CYLINDER COMPRESSION CYLINDER HEAD COVERCAMSHAFT REMOVAL CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL DISASSEMBLY

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VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT VALVE SEAT INSPECTIONREFACING CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION CAMSHAFTCYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION

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SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL

This section covers service of the camshaftrocker arms, cylinder head and valvesThese parts can be serviced with the engine installed in the frame When disassembling, mark and store the disassembled parts to ensure that they are reinstalled in their original locationsClean all disassembled parts with cleaning solvent and dry them by blowing them off with compressed air before inspection Camshaft and lubricating oil is fed through oil passages in the cylinder headClean the oil passages before assembling cylinder headPour clean engine oil into the oil pocket in the cylinder head during assembly to lubricate the camshaft Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces when removing the cylinder head cover and cylinder headDo not strike the head cover and cylinder head too hard during removal