2017 Acura RLX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Valve Guide: Replacement

  1. Valve Seal and Valve Spring Seat - Remove

    Remove the valve seal and the valve spring seat .

  2. Valve Guide - Remove
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    		 1. As illustrated, use a commercially available air-impact valve guide driver (A) modified to fit the diameter of the valve guides. In most cases, the same procedure can be done using the valve guide driver, 5.35 x 9.7 mm and a conventional hammer.

    2. Select the proper replacement valve guides, and chill them in the freezer section of a refrigerator for at least an hour.
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    		 3. Use a hot plate or an oven to evenly heat the cylinder head to 300 deg.F (150 deg.C). Monitor the temperature with a cooking thermometer. Do not get the head hotter than 300 deg.F (150 deg.C); excessive heat may loosen the valve seats.
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