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Intake And Exhaust Valve Oil Seal

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In the following case, pinch and remove the oil seal from valve using pliers, and then replace it with a new one.

  1. Place the cylinder head on ST1.
  2. Using ST2, press-fit the oil seal.
NOTE:
  • Apply engine oil to oil seal before press-fitting.
  • When press-fitting the oil seal, do not use a hammer or strike in.

ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

ST2 498857100 VALVE OIL SEAL GUIDE

CAUTION: Differentiate between the intake valve oil seal and exhaust valve oil seal by noting their difference in color.

Color of rubber part: 

Intake [Black] 

Exhaust [Brown] 

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Oil Seal Guide
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