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Valve Guides

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  1. Check valve guide-to-stem clearance. If clearance exceeds specification, replace guide with oversize guide. See CYLINDER HEAD  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  2. Using Valve Guide Remover (09916-44910), drive out old guide toward valve spring side of head. Ream guide bore in cylinder head with 11-mm Reamer (09916-38210). Uniformly heat cylinder head to 176-212°F (80-100°C).
  3. Using Valve Guide Installer Set (09916-58210 & 09917-87810), drive in new oversize valve guide until valve guide installer contacts cylinder head.
  4. Valve guide installed height is .53" (13.5 mm). Ream valve guide with 6-mm Reamer (09916-37810).
  5. Clean valve guide bore after reaming. Install valve and ensure valve stem oil clearance is correct. See CYLINDER HEAD  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Install new valve stem oil seals. See VALVE STEM OIL SEALS .
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