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 (A).
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.
- Install it in the original position.NOTE: Larger diameter valves are for intake side.
- Install it in the original position.
- Install valve spring.
- Install the valve spring so that the identification color facing upward (A).
- Install smaller pitch to cylinder head side (B).
- Confirm the identification color of the valve spring.
- Intake and exhaust springs are the same.
- Install valve spring retainer.
- Install a suitable tool (A) in the center of the valve spring retainer (1) to install.
- Install valve collet.
- Compress valve spring using suitable tool (A), attachment and adapter. Install valve collet with magnet hand.CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter bore.
- Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check its installed condition.
- Compress valve spring using suitable tool (A), attachment and adapter. Install valve collet with magnet hand.
- Install valve lifter.
- Install it in the original position.
- Install spark plug tube.
- Press-fit spark plug tube as follows:
- Remove old liquid gasket from cylinder head mounting hole.
- Apply sealant to area (A) 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. Refer to Removal and Installation .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 Exploded View .