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Valves, Cylinder Head Disassembly & Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. When servicing cylinder head, remove intake manifold, injectors, exhaust manifold, water outlet pipe and water outlet cap from cylinder head.
  2. Using special tools, compress valve springs and then remove valve cotters (1) by using special tool.

    Special tool 

    1. (A):  09916-14510
    2. (B):  09916-14910
    3. (C):  09919-28610
    4. (D):  09916-84511
    Fig 1: Removing Valve Springs
    G01351913Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Release special tools, and remove spring retainers and valve springs.
  4. Remove valve from combination chamber side.
  5. Remove valve stem steal (1) from valve guide, and then valve spring seat (2).
    NOTE: Do not reuse seal once disassembled. Be sure to use new seal when assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Stem Steal
    G01351914Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Using special tool (Valve guide remover), drive valve guide out from combustion chamber side to valve spring side.

    Special tool 

    1. (A):  09916-44910
    NOTE: Do not reuse valve guide once disassembled. Be sure to use new valve guide (Oversize) when assembling.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Guides
    G01351915Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Place disassembled parts except valve stem seal and valve guide in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.