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Valve Guides

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Suzuki Swift, 1991 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1991 Suzuki Samurai. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check valve stem-to-guide clearance. If clearance exceeds specification, replace with oversize valve guide. See CYLINDER HEAD  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  2. On Sidekick and Swift SOHC, use Valve Guide Remover (09916-46010). On Swift DOHC, use Valve Guide Remover (09916-44910). On Samurai, use Valve Guide Remover (09916-44511). Drive old guide out.
  3. Ream guide bore in cylinder head with 12-mm Reamer (09916-37310) for SOHC engines and 11-mm Reamer (09916-38210) for DOHC engines. Heat cylinder head to 176-212°F (80-100°C).
  4. Using Valve Guide Installer (09917-88210 for SOHC or 09916-56020 for DOHC), drive in new oversized valve guide until valve guide installer contacts cylinder head.
  5. Valve guide protrusion is .55" (14.0 mm) for SOHC engines and .91" (23.0 mm) for DOHC engines. Ream valve guide with 7-mm Reamer (09916-34520) for SOHC engines or 5.5-mm Reamer (09916-34550) for DOHC engines.
  6. Clean valve guide bore after reaming. Install valve and ensure valve stem oil clearance is correct. See CYLINDER HEAD  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
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