Valve Guides
- Check valve stem-to-guide oil clearance. Ensure valve stem diameter is within specification. Replace valve guide if clearance exceeds specification. Manufacturer recommends replacing valve and valve guide as a set. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
- To replace valve guide, use hammer and Valve Guide Remover/Installer (J-37985) on DOHC. On SOHC, use hammer and Valve Guide Remover/Installer Adapter (J-38462) with Remover/Installer (J-37985). On all engines, drive valve guide out from combustion side of cylinder head. Apply engine oil to the outside of new valve guide.
- Using hammer and valve guide remover/installer, drive valve guide into cylinder head.
- Measure valve guide installed height from top of valve guide to cylinder head surface. Ensure valve guide installed height is within specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table.
- Using reamer, ream valve guide to obtain specified valve stem-to-guide oil clearance. See CYLINDER HEAD table.