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Valves And Cylinder Heads Disassembly And Reassembly: Disassembly

  1. Using special tools (A), (B) and (C), compress valve springs and then remove valve cotters (1) by using special tool (D).
  2. Release special tool, and remove spring retainer and valve spring.

    Special Tool 

    1. 09916-14510 
    2. 09916-14910 
    3. 09919-28610 
    4. 09916-84511 
      Fig 1: Compressing Valve Springs
      G04807432Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove valve from combustion chamber side.
  4. Remove valve stem seal (1) from valve guide, and then valve spring seat (2).
    NOTE: Do not reuse seal once disassembled. Be sure to use new seal when assembling.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Stem Seal From Valve Guide
    G04807433Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Using special tool (E) (Valve guide remover), drive valve guide out from combustion chamber side to valve spring side.

    Special Tool 

    (E): 09916-44910 

    NOTE: Do not reuse valve guide once disassembled. Be sure to use new valve guide (Oversize) when assembling.
    Fig 3: Driving Valve Guide Out From Combustion Chamber
    G04807434Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Place disassembled parts except valve stem seal and valve guide in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.