Valve Guide Replacement

Special Tools Required 

• Valve guide driver, 5.5 mm 07742-0010100
• Valve guide reamer, 5.5 mm 07HAH-PJ70100
  1. Inspect valve stem-to-guide clearance (see VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION ).
  2. As illustrated, use a commercially available air-impact valve guide driver (A) modified to fit the diameter of the valve guides. In most cases, the same procedure can be done using the special tool and a conventional hammer.
     Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem-To-Guide Clearance

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  3. Select the proper replacement guides, and chill them in the freezer section of a refrigerator for about an hour.
  4. Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder head to 300°F (150°C). Monitor the temperature with a cooking thermometer. Do not get the head hotter than 300°F (150°C); excessive heat may loosen the valve seats.
     Fig 2: Heating Cylinder Head

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  5. Working from the camshaft side, use the driver and an air hammer to drive the guide about 2 mm (0.1 in.) towards the combustion chamber. This will knock off some of the carbon and make removal easier. Hold the air hammer directly in line with the valve guide to prevent damaging the driver. Wear safety goggles or a face shield.
  6. Turn the head over, and drive the guide out toward the camshaft side of the head.
     Fig 3: Guiding Out Toward Camshaft Side Of Head

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  7. If a valve guide won't move, drill it out with an 8 mm (5/16 in.) bit, then try again. Drill guides only in extreme cases; you could damage the cylinder head if the guide breaks.
  8. Take out the new guide(s) from the freezer, one at a time, as you need them.
  9. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the outside of the new valve guide. Install the guide from the camshaft side of the head; use the special tool to drive the guide in to the specified installed height (A) of the guide (B). If you have all 12 guides to do, you may have to reheat the head.

     Valve Guide Installed Height: 17.85-18.35 mm (0.703-0.722 in.) 

     Fig 4: Identifying Valve Guide Installed Height

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  10. Coat both reamer and valve guide with cutting oil.
  11. Rotate the reamer clockwise the full length of the valve guide bore.
      Fig 5: Rotating Reamer Clockwise Full Length Of Valve Guide Bore

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  12. Continue to rotate the reamer clockwise while drawing it from the bore.
  13. Thoroughly wash the guide in detergent and water to remove any cutting residue.
  14. Check the clearance with a valve (see VALVE INSPECTION ). Verify that the valve slides in the intake and exhaust valve guides without being stuck.
  15. Inspect the value seating, if necessary, renew the valve seat using a valve seat cutter (see VALVE SEAT RECONDITIONING ).