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Valve Seat Reconditioning Procedure

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  1. Before correcting the valve seat, check for clearance between the valve guide and valve and, if necessary, replace the valve guide.
  2. Using the seat grinder, correct to obtain the specified seat width and angle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Seat Reconditioning Dimensions
    G01867923Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. After correcting the valve seat, lap the valve and valve seat using lapping compound. Then, check the valve stem projection.