General Procedure

NOTE: For specifications refer to the appropriate engine mechanical article. For 2.0L GTDI, refer to the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS , or for 3.5L Ti-VCT, refer to the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS tables.

NOTE: Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern. The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the valve guide, if necessary.

Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the valve guide.

Fig 1: Measuring Valve Guide Inner Diameter Using Ball Gauge
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.

Fig 2: Measuring Ball Gauge Using Micrometer
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.