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Valve Guide Inspection

  1. Measure the inner diameter of each valve guide in X and Y directions at the three points (A, B, and C) shown. Replace the valve guide as necessary.

    Standard Inner Diameter 

    1. 6.02-6.04 mm {0.2371-0.2377 in} 
      Fig 1: Measuring Valve Guide Inner Diameter
      G02831766Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  2. Measure the protrusion height (dimension A) of each valve guide without the lower valve spring seat. Replace the valve guide as necessary.

    Standard Height 

    1. 18.3-18.9 mm {0.721-0.744 in} 
      Fig 2: Measuring Valve Guide Protrusion Height
      G02831767Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.