2005-2011 Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500 FE/FPE/FM/FPM/TM Service Manual, Page 162Get this manual
CYLINDER HEADIVALVE If the stem-te-guide clearance exceeds the service limitdetermine if new guide with standard whenever the valve dimensions would br ing the clearance within tolerguides are repaced anceIf so, replace any guides as necessary and
Inspect and reface
the valve seats
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ream to fitIf the stem-te-guide clearance exceeds the service limit with new guide, also replace the valve
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
Chill the new valve guides in freezer for about an hourBe sure rowesr
heavy gloves to
aVOid burns when handling the hea ted cylindf1f head
Heat the cylinder head to 130140C (275290F) with hot plate or ovenDo not heat the cylinder
head beyond 150C (300F)Use temperature indicator sticks, available from welding supply stores, to be sure the cylinder head is heated to the proper temperature
VALVE GUIDE