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








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