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    Important: The bridge must move smoothly.

  1. Measure the bridge inside diameter.
  2. Specification
    Production specification for the bridge is 0.050-90.80 mm (0.3563-0.3575 in).

  3. Measure the bridge guide outside diameter.
  4. Specification
    Production specification for the bridge is 9.024-9.030 mm (0.3553-0.3555 in).

  5. Measure the bridge guide to bridge clearance.
  6. Specification
    Production specification for the bridge is 0.020-0.56 (0.00079-0.00220) mm - Standard 0.1 (0.00394) in) - Limit.


    Object Number: 1682315  Size: SH
  7. Replace the bridge guide if the bridge guide to bridge clearance exceeds 0.1 mm (0.00394 in).
  8. Weld a suitable bolt, threaded end facing up, to the bridge guide.
  9. Use a slide hammer to remove the bridge guide from the cylinder head.