Valves, Cylinder Head Disassembly & Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When servicing cylinder head, remove intake manifold, injectors, exhaust manifold, water outlet pipe and water outlet cap from cylinder head.
- Using special tools, compress valve springs and then remove valve cotters (1) by using special tool.
Special tool
- (A): 09916-14510
- (B): 09916-14910
- (C): 09919-28610
- (D): 09916-84511
- Release special tools, and remove spring retainers and valve springs.
- Remove valve from combination chamber side.
- 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.
- Using special tool (Valve guide remover), drive valve guide out from combustion chamber side to valve spring side.
Special tool
- (A): 09916-44910
NOTE: Do not reuse valve guide once disassembled. Be sure to use new valve guide (Oversize) when assembling. - Place disassembled parts except valve stem seal and valve guide in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.