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(2) If the seating is too low on the valve face, use 755
and 45 5 cutters to correct the seat.
(d)  Hand±lap  the valve and valve seat with an abrasive compound.
(e)  After hand±lapping, clean the

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10.  INSPECT CAMSHAFTS AND BEARINGS
A. Inspect camshaft for runout(a)  Place the camshaft on V±blocks.
(b)  Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout at thecenter journal.
Maximum circle run

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E. Inspect camshaft gear springUsing a vernier caliper, measure the free distance between
the spring ends.
Free distance: 18.2±18.8 mm (0.712±0.740 in.)
If the free distance is not as specified, re

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G. Inspect camshaft thrust clearance(a)  Install the camshafts.(See step 7 on pages  EM±95 to 101)
(b)  Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance
while moving the camshaft back and forth.

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12.  INSPECT AIR INTAKE CHAMBERUsing a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure
the surfaces contacting the intake manifold for warpage.
Maximum warpage: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
If warpage is g

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16. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SPARK PLUG TUBEGASKETS
(a)  Bend the ventilation case claw installed on the cylinderhead cover to an angle of 905 or more.
(b)  Using SST and a hammer, tap out the gasket.
S

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2. INSTALL VALVES(a)  Using SST, push in a new oil seal.
SST 09201±41020
(b)  Install the following parts:(1) Valve
(2) Spring seat
(3) Valve spring
(4) Spring retainer
(c) Using SST,  compress the

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INSTALLATION OF CYLINDER HEADS
(See Components on pages EM±58 and 59)
1.  INSTALL RH EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO RH CYLINDER HEAD
(a)  Place a new gasket on the cylinder head with the white
painted  marks f