Legacy LSi Wagon AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1997)
(5) Put new valve guide, coated with sufficient oil, in cylinder, and insert ST1 into valve guide. Press in until the valve guide upper end is flush
with the upper surface of ST2.
ST1 499767200 VALVE GUIDE REMOVER
ST2 499767000 VALVE GUIDE ADJUSTER
(6) Check the valve guide protrusion.
Valve guide protrusion: L 12.0 - 12.4 mm (0.472 - 0.488 in)
(7) Ream the inside of valve guide with SI. Gently rotate the reamer clockwise while pressing it lightly into valve guide, and return it also rotating
clockwise. After reaming, clean valve guide to remove chips. ST 499767400 VALVE GUIDE REAMER
CAUTION:
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Apply engine oil to the reamer when reaming.
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If the inner surface of the valve guide is torn, the edge of the reamer should be slightly ground with an oil stone.
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If the inner surface of the valve guide becomes lustrous and the reamer does not chips, use a new reamer or remedy the reamer.
(8) Recheck the contact condition between valve and valve seat after replacing valve guide.