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Valve Guide Installation

Valve Guide Installation





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

Standard valve guide projection height
12.2-12.8 mm (0.481-0.503 in)





2. Tap the valve guide in from the cam side using the SSTs assembled in Step 1.





3. Verify that the valve guide protrusion height (dimension A) is within the specification using the vernier caliper.

Standard valve guide projection height
12.2-12.8 mm (0.481-0.503 in)