Valve stem-to-guide clearance
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.
- Using a micrometer and bore gauge, take diameter readings on valve stems and guides to check stem-to-guide clearance.
- Be sure to take reading at more than one place along the length of each stem and guide.
- If clearance exceeds limit, replace valve and valve guide.
Valve stem outside diameter
IN: 5.465 - 5.480 mm (0.2152 - 0.2157 in.)
EX: 5.440 - 5.455 mm (0.2142 - 0.2147 in.)
Valve guide inside diameter
IN & EX: 5.500 - 5.512 mm (0.2166 - 0.2170 in.)
Stem-to-guide clearance
Standard
IN: 0.020 - 0.047 mm (0.0008 - 0.0018 in.)
EX: 0.045 - 0.072 mm (0.0018 - 0.0028 in.)
Limit
IN: 0.070 mm (0.0027 in.)
EX: 0.090 mm (0.0035 in.)