Valve guide removal
Remove:
- Valve (see Valve removal)
- Stem Oil Seal
- Spring Seat
Heat the area around the valve guide to 120-150°C (248-302°F), and hammer lightly on the valve guide arbor [A] to remove the guide from the top of the head.
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Caution! Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head in oil and heat the oil.
- Special Tool - Valve Guide Arbor, ∅5: 57001-1203
Valve guide installation
Apply oil to the valve guide outer surface before installation.
Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120-150°C (248-302°F) (see Valve guide removal).
Drive the valve guide in from the top of the head using the valve guide arbor [A]. The flange stops the guide from going in too far.
- Special Tool - Valve Guide Arbor, ∅5: 57001-1203
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Ream the valve guide with the valve guide reamer [A] even if the old guide is reused.
- Special Tool - Valve Guide Reamer, ∅5: 57001-1204
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