Valve Guide: Service and Repair

Replacement of valve guide

Note: Although the shapes of the intake and exhaust valve guides are different, use the exhaust valve guide on both sides as a replacement.

Removal






Remove the valve guide from the side opposite the combustion chamber with the SST.






Installation


1 Assemble the SST so that the depth L is as specified.
Depth L 2.2L: 19.1-19.6mm (0.752-0.772 in).
Depth L 2.6L: 22.2-22.8mm (0.874-0.898 in).
2. Tighten the locknut.






3. Tap the valve guide in from the side opposite the combustion chamber until the SST contacts the cylinder head.
4. Check that the valve guide projection height is within specifi cation.
5. If not within specification, repeat step 1-4.