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Valve Guide

Measure the clearance between the valve guide and the valve stem. If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace the valve guide or the valve, or both.

Standard value: 

Inlet 0.020 - 0.047 mm (0.0008 - 0.0018 inch) 

Exhaust 0.041 - 0.068 mm (0.0017 - 0.0026 inch) 

Limit: 

Inlet 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) 

Exhaust 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) 

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Valve Guide And Valve Stem
G12143915Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.