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Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair






1. Cylinder head cover
2. Camshaft pulley
3. Seal plate
4. Camshaft
5. Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (HLA)
6. Thermostat cover
7. Thermostat
8. Water thermoswitch
9. Heat gauge unit
10. Cylinder head bolt
11. Cylinder head
12. Cylinder head gasket
13. Valve keeper
14. Valve spring seat, upper
15. Valve spring
16. Valve spring seat, lower
17. Valve
18. Valve seal
19. Valve guide






DISASSEMBLY
Valve seal

1. Remove the valve seal with the SST.






Torque Specifications






ASSEMBLY
Valve Seal

1. Assemble the SST so that depth L is as specified.

Depth L: 19.8-20.0mm (0.780-0.787 in)






2. Slide the valve seal onto the valve guide.






3. Set the SST against the valve seal.

Caution: Do not use a hammer.

4. Press the valve seal on until the SST contacts the cylinder head.