Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly
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- Install the valve guide if necessary. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ".
- Install the valve seat if necessary. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ".
- Install the valve oil seal using Tool.
Tool number: KV10115600 (J-38958)
- Apply new engine oil on the new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
- Install the valve oil seal to the specified height (H).
Height (H) (without valve spring installed)
Intake and exhaust: 14.300 - 14.900 mm (0.5630 - 0.5870 in)
- Install the valves in their original position.
- Install the valve spring seats.
- Install the valve springs.
- Install the narrow pitch end (paint mark side) to the cylinder head side.
- Install the valve spring retainers.
- Install the valve collet using Tools.
Tool number: KV10116200 (J-26336-B)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 (-)
CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes. - Install the valve lifters.
- Install the removed parts in their original locations.
- If installing new lifters, select the correct size lifter for proper valve clearance. Refer to "VALVE CLEARANCE ".
- Install the spark plug tube if necessary, following the procedure below.
- Remove any old liquid gasket adhering to the cylinder-head spark plug tube hole.
- Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from the edge of the spark plug tube press-fit side.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
- Press-fit the spark plug tube to the specified height (H) using suitable tool.
Standard press-fit height (H): 38.400 - 39.400 mm (1.512 - 1.551 in)
CAUTION:- When press-fitting, take care not to deform the spark plug tube.
- After press-fitting, wipe off any liquid gasket protruding onto the cylinder-head upper face.
- Install the spark plugs. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".