Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove cylinder head(s).
2. Remove valve spring.
3. Before removing valves, remove any burrs from valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the valve guides.
4. Remove valve. Identify each valve to ensure installation in original location.

INSTALLATION
1. Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and insert them in cylinder head.





2. If valves or seats have been reground, check valve tip height (A) (Fig. 33). If valve tip height for intake valve is greater than 47.59 mm (1.8737 inch) or 49.14 mm (1.9347 inch) for exhaust valve, grind valve tip until within specifications. Make sure measurement is taken from cylinder head surface to the top of valve stem.
3. Install valve spring.