Valves And Cylinder Heads Disassembly And Reassembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using special tools (A), (B) and (C), compress valve springs and then remove valve cotters (1) by using special tool (D).
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
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove valve from combustion chamber side.
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
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Place disassembled parts except valve stem seal and valve guide in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.