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Intake And Exhaust Valve Oil Seal

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  1. For the following, replace the oil seal with a new part. See the procedure 2) and subsequent for replacement procedures.
    • When the lip is damaged.
    • When the spring is out of the specified position.
    • When readjusting the surfaces of valve and valve seat.
    • When replacing the valve guide.
  2. Place the cylinder head on ST1, and use ST2 to press-fit the oil seal.

ST1 498267600 CYLINDER HEAD TABLE

ST2 498857100 VALVE OIL SEAL GUIDE

NOTE:
  • Apply engine oil to oil seal before press-fitting.
  • When press-fitting the oil seal, do not use a hammer or strike in.
  • The intake valve oil seals and exhaust valve oil seals are distinguished by their colors.

Color of rubber part: 

Intake [Gray] 

Exhaust [Green] 

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Oil Seal Guide (ST2 498857100)
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