
Lapping The Valves
NOTE:
Before lapping the valves to the seats ensure that all related parts are in
acceptable condition.
NOTE:
Before any valve seat machining and/or lapping can be performed, the guides
must be within factory recommended specifications.
1. Invert the cylinder head.
2. Lightly lubricate the valve stems and insert them into the cylinder head in their
numbered order.
3. Remove the valve from the seat and apply a small amount of fine lapping
compound to the valve face. Reinstall the valve into the guide.
4. Moisten the suction head of a hand-lapping tool and attach it to the head of the
valve.
5. Rotate the tool between the palms of both hands, changing the position of the
valve on the valve seat and lifting the tool often to prevent grooving.
6. Lap the valve until a smooth, polished circle is evident on the valve and seat.
7. Remove the tool and valve. Wipe away all traces of the grinding compound and
store the valve to maintain its original location.
NOTE:
Match the valves to their numbered cylinders. They must be matched with the
same valve seat with which they were lapped
Springs, Retainers & Valve Locks
There is no repair or refinishing possible with the springs, retainers and valve locks. Worn
or defective springs, retainers and valve locks must be replaced with new (or known good)
parts.
Valve Guide
NOTE:
If any machining or replacements are made to the valve guides, the valve seats
must be machined.
Unless the valve guides need machining or replacing, the only service to perform is to
thoroughly clean them.
There are only two types of valve guides used on automobile engines: the replaceable-
type (all aluminum heads) and the cast-in integral-type (most cast iron heads). There are
four recommended methods for repairing worn guides:
Knurling
Inserts
Reaming
Replacing
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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