Valve Guide Replacement

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

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

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2. 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.

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   WARNING: Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
3. Ream cylinder head valve guide hole using suitable tool.

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   Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts):

   Intake and exhaust

   : 10.175 - 10.196 mm (0.4006 - 0.4014 in)

4. Heat cylinder head to 110 deg. to 130 deg.C (230 deg. to 266 deg.F) by soaking in heated oil.

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5. Press valve guide from camshaft side to the dimensions as shown using suitable tool.

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   Projection (L)

   Intake and exhaust

   : 12.6 - 12.8 mm (0.496 - 0.504 in)

   WARNING: Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
6. Apply reamer finish to valve guide using suitable tool.

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   Standard:

   Intake and exhaust

   : 6.000 - 6.018 mm (0.2362 - 0.2369 in)