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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2003FRONTIER BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (KA24DE)CYLINDER HEADINSPECTIONVALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, Standard

Valve Guide Replacement

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION Valve Guide Replacement

To remove the valve guide, heat the cylinder head to 120° - 140°C (248° - 284°F) by soaking in heated oil.

Fig 1: Heating Cylinder Head In Heated Oil
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
To remove the valve guide, use a press [less than 20 kN (2 metric ton, 2.2 US ton, 2.0 Imp. ton) pressure] or hammer and suitable tool, to slide the valve guide out of the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Removing Valve Guide
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Ream the cylinder head valve guide hole.
Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts)

Intake & Exhaust: 11.175 -11.196 mm (0.4400 - 0.4408 in)

Fig 3: Reaming Cylinder Head Valve Guide Hole
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Heat cylinder head to 120°- 140°C (248° - 284°F) in heated oil and press the replacement valve guide into the valve guide hole in the cylinder head. Press the valve guide in to the specified height "L" as shown.
Projection "L": 13.3 -13.9 mm (0.524 - 0.547 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Guide Pressing Height
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Ream the new replacement valve guide.
Finished size

Intake & Exhaust: 7.000 - 7.018 mm (0.2756 - 0.2763 in)

Fig 5: Reaming New Replacement Valve Guide
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.