1997-2001 Honda CR250 – Top End Service – Part 4: Exhaust Valve Removal

How To Remove The Exhaust Valve On Your 97-01 Honda CR250

The Tools You Will Need

• 4mm Hex Wrench
• Needle-Nose Pliers
• Snap Ring Pliers

Pre-Service Notes

• Start by removing the right crankcase cover.
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• Pictures with captions are after the steps below.
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Exhaust Valve Removal

1. Remove the pinion shaft and bushing from the top of the crankcase, and remove the governor assembly.
2. On the cylinder, disconnect the valve link from the right side sub-exhaust valve.
   Insert a drift in the hole left of the link, and remove the mounting bolt from the valve.
3. Back out the valve stopper bolt, and remove the bearing, exhaust valve, the valve shaft, and flap valve shaft.
4. Remove the left valve cap from the left side of the cylinder.
5. Remove snap ring, and remove bearing and valve.
6. Remove the flap valve from the cylinder. – 1997-1998 – through the exhaust port, 1999-2001 – through the cylinder
7. Remove the driveshaft clip from exhaust valve linkage.
8. Pull the driveshaft and bushing from the bottom of the cylinder, and remove the linkage.

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