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Inspection / Repair - Valve Guide

B2-75prose procedure

Valve and Valve Guide (continued)

  1. 6
    Calculate the valve stem-to-guide clearance. Subtract the outer diameter of the valve stem from the inner diameter of the corresponding valve guide.
    Cross-section line drawing of a valve stem inside a valve guide, with the gap between labelled CLEARANCE; the parts labelled VALVE GUIDE and VALVE STEM.
  2. 7
    If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the valve and/or valve guide.
  3. 8
    Measure the valve guide projection height (dimension A). Replace the guide if necessary.
    Line drawing of the valve guide projecting from the cylinder head, with the projection height labelled DIMENSION A.
ClearanceIN
0.025-0.060 {0.0010-0.0023}mm {in}
ClearanceEX
0.030-0.065 {0.0012-0.0025}mm {in}
ClearanceMaximum
0.20 {0.008}mm {in}
Height AIN
14.7-15.3 {0.579-0.602}mm {in}
Height AEX
12.2-12.8 {0.481-0.503}mm {in}

Replacement of valve guide

Replacement of valve guide

  1. 1
    Remove the valve guide from the combustion chamber side by using the SST.
    Line drawing of removing the valve guide from the combustion chamber side by driving the SST 49 B012 005 with a hammer.
  2. 2
    Assemble the SST so that depth L is as specified.
    Line drawing of assembling the SST so that depth L is set as specified, with a magnified inset showing a scale; SST parts labelled 49 L012 004, 49 L012 003 and 49 L012 002.
  3. 3
    Tighten the nut.
Depth LIN
14.7-15.3 {0.579-0.602}mm {in}
Depth LEX
12.2-12.8 {0.481-0.503}mm {in}

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