Valve and Cylinder Head Disassembly and Reassembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reference: VALVE AND CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTE: If following parts are removed, keep them in order. They must go back in the position from which they were removed.

Valve cotter
Valve spring retainer
Valve spring
Valve spring seat
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Tappet

Remove oil venturi plug (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Venturi Plug
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Remove tappets from cylinder head.
Using special tools (A) and (B), compress valve spring and then remove valve cotters (1) also by using special tool (C).
CAUTION: When compressing the valve spring, be careful not to damage in inside surface of tappet installing hole.

Special Tool
1. 09916-14510
2. 09916-14522
3. 09916-84511
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools For Valve Spring
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Release special tools (A) and (B), and remove spring retainer and valve spring.
Remove valve from combustion chamber side.
Remove valve stem seal (1) and valve spring seat (2).

Fig 3: Removing Valve Stem Seal And Valve Spring Seat
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Using special tool, drive out valve guide from combustion chamber side to valve spring side.
NOTE: Heat cylinder head to remove valve guide, if necessary.

Special Tool

(A): 09916-44910

Fig 4: Driving Out Valve Guide From Combustion Chamber Side To Valve Spring Side
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