Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly
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- When valve guide is removed, install it. Refer to Inspection After Disassembly .
- When valve seat is removed, install it. Refer to Inspection After Disassembly .
- Install valve oil seals using suitable tool.
Height (H) (Without valve spring seat installed)
Intake and exhaust
: 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
- Install valve spring seat.
- Install valves in their original positions.NOTE: Larger diameter valves are for intake side.
- Install valve spring (uneven pitch type).
- Install narrow pitch end (paint mark) to cylinder head side (valve spring seat side).
- Install valve spring retainer.
- Install valve collet.
- Compress valve spring using suitable tool, attachment and adapter using Tool. Install valve collet with magnet hand.CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes or valve stems.
- Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check its installed condition.
- Compress valve spring using suitable tool, attachment and adapter using Tool. Install valve collet with magnet hand.
- Install valve lifter.
- Install valve lifters in their original positions.
- Install spark plug tube.
- Press-fit spark plug tube as follows:
- Remove old liquid gasket from the cylinder head mounting hole.
- Apply sealant to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side.
Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
- Press-fit spark plug tube so that its height (H) is as specified using suitable drift.
Standard press-fit height "H"
: 38.1 - 39.1 mm (1.500 - 1.539 in)
CAUTION:- When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.
- After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder-head upper face.
- Install spark plug. Refer to Removal and Installation .