Valve Guides
- Check valve stem-to-valve guide clearance. See CYLINDER HEAD
table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure valve stem diameter is within specification. Valve guide can be replaced if clearance exceeds specification.
- To replace valve guide, heat cylinder head to 230-266°F(110-130°C). Using hammer and drift, drive valve guide from combustion side of cylinder head. Using reamer, ream cylinder head valve guide bore to .4006-.4014" (10.175-10.196 mm).
- Heat cylinder head to 230-266°F (110-130°C). Press valve guide in cylinder head until valve guide installed height is within specification. See Fig 1
. Using reamer, ream valve guide bore to .2362-.2369" (5.999-6.018 mm).
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.