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Valve Guides

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Suzuki Swift, 1992 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1992 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 (8-valve) and Swift SOHC, use Valve Guide Remover (09916-46010). On Swift DOHC and Sidekick (16-valve), use Valve Guide Remover (09916-44910). On Samurai, use Valve Guide Remover (09916-44511). Drive out old guide.
  3. Ream guide bore in cylinder head with 12-mm Reamer (09916-37310) for 8-valve SOHC engines and 11-mm Reamer (09916-38210) for DOHC and 16-valve SOHC engines. Heat cylinder head to 176-212°F (80-100°C).
  4. Using Valve Guide Installer Attachment (09917-88210 for 8-valve SOHC, 09916-56020 for DOHC and 09916-58210 for 16-valve SOHC), drive in new oversized valve guide until valve guide installer contacts cylinder head.
  5. Valve guide protrusion is .55" (14.0 mm) for 8-valve SOHC, .91" (23.0 mm) for DOHC and .45" (11.5mm) for 16-valve SOHC. Ream valve guide with 7-mm Reamer (09916-34520) for 8-valve SOHC or 5.5-mm Reamer (09916-34550) for DOHC and 16-valve SOHC.
  6. Clean valve guide bore after reaming. Install valve and ensure valve stem oil clearance is correct. See CYLINDER HEAD  table.
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