1984 - 1986 Honda Nighthawk CB700SC Cylinder Head Removal (teardown pt. 5)

Found in Manual 6-9
Removing the Cylinder Head once the cam holders and camshafts are removed.

Tools used:
1/4" ratchet
1/4" extension
10mm socket
14mm deep socket
plastic trim removal tools
magnet

Loosen the oil pipe bolts that are on the rear of the cylinder head and on the oil chamber.
Remove each bolt, keeping track of its location and washer order. Once the oil pipe is removed, re-insert the bolts for later inspection.
Remove the four, 10mm bolts mounting the cam chain tensioner. Store in Bin B, Slot 1
Using the pick tool and magnet, remove the clips and pins from the tensioner. Store in Bin B, Slot 1
Once the tensioner is removed from the engine, I re-connected the cam chain tensioner and chain guide using the lower pin and clip (Store on shop towel next to rocker arms)
Remove the two, 10mm front cylinder bolts (long). Store in Bin B, Slot 2
Remove the two, 10mm rear cylinder bolts (short). Store in Bin B, Slot 2
Loosen the 12, 14mm head cap nuts in a crisscross pattern. Store in Bin B, Slot 3
Using the magnet, retrieve the head cap nuts and washers from inside the cylinder head.
Remove the cylinder head gasket by using the trim panel removal tools
Leave the dowel pins in the cylinder head, which will be inspected and removed later
Remove the cam chain guide and place it next to the tensioner on the shop towel
Inspect the cam chain guide, tensioner, slipper, and spring for damage or excessive wear. Replace the spring if it is weak or has been damaged.
Using multiple trim panel removal tools, carefully lift the cylinder head in a crisscross pattern until free, once a gap has been created, feed the chain through the gap and hang out of the way using the bungee cord.
Once the chain is no longer in the way, lift the cylinder head over the head bolts and place on the shop towel, noting which way is front.
Remove carbon deposits from the combustion chamber and gasket material from the cylinder head. Clean the head gasket surfaces thoroughly. Soaking the gasket material in solvent will assist with removal.
Check the spark plug holes and valve areas for cracks. Check the cylinder head for warpage with a straightedge and a feeler gauge in an ‘X’ pattern. Limit 0.10mm (0.004 in)