Valve Guide Replacement

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To remove valve guide, heat cylinder head to 110-130°C (230-266°F).

Fig 1: Heating Cylinder Head In Oil
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Drive out valve guide with a press [under a 20 kN (2 ton, 2.2 US ton, 2.0 Imp ton) pressure] or hammer and suitable tool.

Fig 2: Driving Out Valve Guide With Hammer
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Ream cylinder head valve guide hole.

Fig 3: Reaming Cylinder Head Valve Guide Hole
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Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts)

Intake & Exhaust: 9.685 - 9.696 mm (0.3813-0.3817 in)
Heat cylinder head to 110-130°C (230-266°F) and press service valve guide into cylinder head.
Projection "L": 11.5 -11.7 mm (0.453 - 0.461 in)

Fig 4: Measuring Projection L
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Ream valve guide.
Finished size:

Intake & Exhaust: 5.500 - 5.515 mm (0.2165-0.2171 in)

Fig 5: Reaming Valve Guide
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