2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 138Get this manual

2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 138

5-30 ENGINE TOP END Valves
Valve Guide Installation
Lightly oil the valve guide outer surface Using the valve guide arbor [A], drive the valve guide [8] until its flange touches the cylinder headSpecial ToolValve Guide Arbor, jJ5: 57001-1203

Ream the valve guide with the valve guide reamer [A]if may be necessary to ream the guide even if the old guide is reusedSpecial ToolValve Guide Reamer, jJ5: 57001-1204

Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement
If small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance with the wobble method as indicated below Insert new valve [A] into the guide [8] and set dial gauge against the stem perpendicular to it as close as possible to the cylinder head mating surface Move [C] the stem back and forth to measure valvevalve guide clearance Repeat the measurement in direction at right angle to the firstIf the reading exceeds the service limit, replace the guide