Valve Guide Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When valve guide is removed, replace with oversized [0.2 mm (0.008 in)] valve guide.

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

Fig 1: Heat Cylinder Head To 110° - 130°C (230° - 266°F) By Soaking In Heated Oil
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Drive out the valve guide with a press [under a 20 kN (2.2 US ton) pressure] or hammer and suitable tool.
WARNING: Cylinder head is hot. Wear protective equipment to prevent getting burned.

Fig 2: Drive Out The Valve Guide
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Ream cylinder head valve guide hole.
1. Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts), intake and exhaust: 10.175 - 10.196 mm (0.4006 - 0.4014 in)
Fig 3: Ream Cylinder Head Valve Guide Hole
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Heat cylinder head to 110° - 130°C (230° - 266°F) by soaking in heated oil and press new valve guide from camshaft side into the cylinder head to the dimensions as shown.
1. Projection "L": 12.6 - 12.8 mm (0.496 - 0.504 in)
Fig 4: Press New Valve Guide From Camshaft Side Into The Cylinder Head
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Using a valve guide reamer, apply a reamer finish to the valve guide.
1. Intake and exhaust finished size: 6.000 - 6.018 mm (0.2362 - 0.2369 in)
Fig 5: Using A Valve Guide Reamer, Apply A Reamer Finish To The Valve Guide
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