With the cylinder head in the condition described in the previous paragraph, remove the rocker arms.
Unscrew the eight plugs (12) and recover the seals (15).


Using an m6 screw, withdraw the shafts (2) of the opening rocker arms (3) on the exhaust and intake sides.
Remove the opening rocker arms (3).


Using the claw of the rocker arm spring tensioning kit 88713.2069 Installed between the spring and the inner wall of the cylinder head, move the straight end of the rocker arm return spring (19) and (18) and insert it in the drilled shaft.

Use the shaft to slide the end of the spring into its final position.

Using an m6 screw, withdraw the shafts (1) of the closing rocker arms on the exhaust and intake sides.

Remove the closing rocker arms (4) and (16), the springs (18) and (19) with the spacers (17).



Carry out the same operation to remove the closing rocker arms (4) and (16), the springs (24) and (25) with the spacers (23).
Remove the sealing rings (8) from the ends of the valve guides.

Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head.
Removing the valves
Overhaul of cylinder head componentsResidual range indication when the service is due
After resetting the first oil service warning (triggered at
1000 km), upon every key-on the system displays the
indication of which type of service should be performed next
(oil service or desmo service) and the residual range.
A (green) warning (1, fig. 32) Is activated for 2 seconds on
ever ...
Residual range indication when the service is due
After resetting the first oil service warning (triggered at 1000 km), upon
every key-on the system displays the
indication of which type of service should be performed next (oil service or
desmo service) and the residual range.
A (green) warning (1) is activated for 2 seconds on every key-on ...
Refitting the front sprocket
Grease the o-ring (16) and install it on the front sprocket spacer (15).
Fit the spacer, from the o-ring side, on the secondary shaft and drive it fully
home against the inner ring of the bearing.
Check that the splines of the gearbox secondary shaft and the sprocket are in
perfect condi ...