Cylinder Head: Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Fig 1: Installing Valve Oil Seals Using Tool

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Tool number: - (J-39386) 

Height (H) (Without valve spring seat installed) Intake and exhaust: 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in) 

• Install it in the original position.
  NOTE: Larger diameter valves are for intake side.

Fig 2: Installing Valve Spring (Uneven Pitch Type)

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• Install narrow pitch end (paint mark) to cylinder head side (valve spring seat side).

Fig 3: Installing Valve Collet

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• Compress valve spring using Tool, attachment and adapter using Tool. Install valve collet with magnet hand.

  Tool numbers: KV10109220 (-) 

  : KV10116200 (J-26336-B) 

  : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 

  CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes or valve stems.
• Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check its installed condition.

• Install it in the original position.

• Press-fit spark plug tube as follows:

1. Remove old liquid gasket from cylinder head mounting hole.
2. Apply sealant to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side.

   Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equivalent.  Refer to [RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ].

3. Press-fit spark plug tube so that its height (H) is as specified using suitable drift.
   Fig 4: Pressing Spark Plug Tube Height

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   Standard press-fit height (H): 38.1 - 39.1 mm (1.500 - 1.539 in) 

   CAUTION:

   • When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.
   • After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder-head upper face.