Removal
Remove:
- Valve (see Valve Removal)
- 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.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/kawasaki/5/113343.jpg)
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, ∅4: 57001-1273
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).
Drive the valve guide in from the top of the head using the valve guide arbor. The flange stops the guide from going in too far.
Special Tool - Valve Guide Arbor, ∅4: 57001-1273
Ream the valve guide with valve guide reamer [A] even if the old guide is reused.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/kawasaki/5/113344.jpg)
Special Tool - Valve Guide Arbor, ∅4: 57001-1274