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Special tools required:

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(valve removed)

NOTE: In event of excessive clearance between valve stem and valve guide:

Valve guide is reamed and a repair valve with a larger stem diameter is installed.

Assemble reaming tool and guide taper (1) from special tool kit 00 4 210 depending on stem diameter. Press guide taper (1) onto valve seat. Starting from combustion chamber side, ream valve guide dry. Rotate reaming tool once in downwards direction.

NOTE: Remachine valve seat after reaming.
Fig 1: Identifying Guide Taper
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