Honda Element. Manual - part 392

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3. Install the valve spring compressor attachment and valve spring compressor. Compress the valve spring 

and remove the valve cotters. 

Fig. 101: Compressing Valve Spring 
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4. Remove the valve spring compressor, valve spring compressor attachment, valve spring retainer, and 

valve spring.  

5. Install the valve guide seal remover. 

Fig. 102: Identifying Valve Guide Seal Remover 
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6. Remove the valve seal. 

 

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Fig. 103: Identifying Valve Seal 
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7. Remove the valve spring seat and valve.  

VALVE INSPECTION 

1. Remove the valves (see VALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL REMOVAL ).  

2. Measure the valve in these areas. 

Intake Valve Dimensions  

A Standard (New): 34.85-35.15 mm (1.372-1.384 in.)  

B Standard (New): 108.7-109.5 mm (4.280-4.311 in.)  

C Standard (New): 5.475-5.485 mm (0.2156-0.2159 in.)  

C Service Limit: 5.445 mm (0.214 in.)  

Exhaust Valve Dimensions  

A Standard (New): 29.85-30.15 mm (1.175-1.187 in.)  

B Standard (New): 108.3-109.1 mm (4.264-4.295 in.)  

C Standard (New): 5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)  

C Service Limit: 5.42 mm (0.213 in.)

 

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Fig. 104: Measuring Valve Dimension 
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VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION 

1. Remove the valves (see VALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL REMOVAL ).  

2. Slide the valve out of its guide about 10 mm (3/8 in.), then measure the guide-to-stem clearance with a 

dial indicator while rocking the stem in the direction of normal thrust (wobble method). 

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If the measurement exceeds the service limit, recheck it using a new valve.  

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If the measurement is now within the service limit, reassemble using a new valve.  

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If the measurement with a new valve still exceeds the service limit, go to step 3.  

Intake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance  

Standard (New): 0.06-0.11 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.16 mm (0.006 in.)  

Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance  

Standard (New): 0.11-0.16 mm (0.004-0.006 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.22 mm (0.009 in.)  

Fig. 105: Measuring Valve Stem-To-Guide Clearance 
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3. Subtract the O.D. of the valve stem, measured with a micrometer, from the I.D. of the valve guide, 

measured with an inside micrometer or ball gauge. Take the measurements in three places along the valve 

 

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stem and three places inside the valve guide. The difference between the largest guide measurement and 
the smallest stem measurement should not exceed the service limit. 

Intake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance  

Standard (New): 0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)  

Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance  

Standard (New): 0.055-0.080 mm (0.0022-0.0031 in.)  

Service Limit: 0.11 mm (0.004 in.)  

VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Valve guide driver, 5.5 mm 07742-0010100  

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Valve guide reamer, 5.5 mm 07HAH-PJ7A100  

1. Inspect valve stem-to-guide clearance (see VALVE INSPECTION ).  

2. 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, and a 
conventional hammer. 

Fig. 106: Identifying Valve Guide Dimension 
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3. Select the proper replacement guides, and chill them in the freezer section of a refrigerator for about an 

hour.  

4. Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder head to 300°F (150°C). Monitor the temperature with a 

cooking thermometer. Do not get the head hotter than 300°F (150°C); excessive heat may loosen the 
valve seats. 

 

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