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Valves & Cylinder Heads Disassembly & Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Using special tools (A), (B) and (C), compress valve springs and then remove valve cotters (1) by using special tool (D).
  2. Release special tool, and remove spring retainer and valve spring.

    Special tool 

    (A):  09916-14510

    (B):  09916-14910

    (C):  09919-28610

    (D):  09916-84511

    Fig 1: Compressing Valve Springs & Removing Valve Cotters
    G02264006Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove valve from combustion chamber side.
  4. Remove valve stem seal (1) from valve guide, and then valve spring seat (2).
    NOTE: Do not reuse seal once disassembled. Be sure to use new seal when assembling.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Stem Seal & Valve Spring Seat
    G02264007Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Using special tool (E) (Valve guide remover), drive valve guide out from combustion chamber side to valve spring side.

    Special tool 

    (E):  09916-44910

    NOTE: Do not reuse valve guide once disassembled. Be sure to use new valve guide (Oversize) when assembling.
    Fig 3: Driving Valve Guide Out From Combustion Chamber Side
    G02264008Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Place disassembled parts except valve stem seal and valve guide in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.