Valve Guide Replacement

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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° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking in heated oil.

Fig 1: Heating Cylinder Head
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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.

Fig 2: Driving Out Valve Guide
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Ream cylinder head valve guide hole.
Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts), intake and exhaust: 10.175 - 10.196 mm (0.4006 - 0.4014 in)

Fig 3: Applying Reamer Finish To Valve Guide Hole
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Heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking in heated oil and press new valve guide from camshaft side into the cylinder head to the dimensions as shown.
Projection "L": 12.6 - 12.8 mm (0.496 - 0.504 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Guide Dimension
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Using a valve guide reamer, apply a reamer finish to the valve guide.
Intake and exhaust finished size: 6.000 - 6.018 mm (0.2362 - 0.2369 in)

Fig 5: Applying Reamer Finish To Valve Guide Hole
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