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Replacing Valve Guide

  1. Using the Special tool (09222-32200), press down the old valve guide toward the bottom of cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (09222-32200)
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  2. Recondition the valve guide hole so that it matches the newly press-fit oversize valve guide.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Guide Insert Oversizes
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  3. Using the special tool (09221-29000A), 09221-22000B)) press-fit the valve guide. The valve guide must be press-fitted from the upper side of the cylinder head. Keep in mind that the valve guides are different in length.
    Fig 3: Identifying Intake & Exhaust Valve Guide Lengths
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  4. After the valve guide is press-fit, insert a new valve and check for proper clearance.
  5. After the valve guide has been replaced, check proper valve face to valve seat contact.
    NOTE: Do not install a valve guide of the same size again.