Valve Seal Assembly Note

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NOTE:

The intake and exhaust valve seals are different as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake & Exhaust Valve Seals

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Assemble the SST so that depth L is as specified.
Depth L
1. 19.9 mm {0.783 in}
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting SST For Depth L
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Press the valve seal onto the valve guide by hand.
Tap the SST by using a plastic hammer until its lower end touches the cylinder head.

Fig 3: Installing Valve Seal
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