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12 mm end
Figure 3-101. Cylinder Head Holding Fixture

(Part No. HD-39786-A)

1 2006 Softail: Engine

Holding fixture Cylinder head 2 1

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Remove push rods and push rod covers. Do not remove

SPECIALTY TOOL Valve spring compressor Cylinder head holding fixture Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, determine if cylinder head reconditioning is necessary. Raise valve ports of cylinder head to strong light source. If light is visible around edges of seats, then move to step 2 to recondition cylinder head. Fill ports at top of cylinder head with solvent. Wait ten full seconds and then check for leakage into combustion chamber. If solvent leakage into com- bustion chamber is evident, then move to step 2 to See Figure 3-101. Secure cylinder head for service. Thread 12 mm end of CYLINDER HEAD

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL OVERVIEW See 3.16 TOP END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLY. Remove breather assembly. Remove rocker arm support plate. lifters or lifter covers. Remove cylinder head. DISASSEMBLY recondition cylinder head. head (2) spark plug hole. offers a comfortable working position.

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