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Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection




11 12 595 - Checking a valve guide for wear (M57T2)





Special tools required:
- 00 2 510 00 2 510 Dial Gauge with Feeler






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove valve Service and Repair





To measure tilt clearance, install a new valve so that end of valve stem is flush with valve guide.
Fit special tool 00 2 510 00 2 510 Dial Gauge with Feeler (dial gauge) and measure tilt clearance.
Max. permitted tilt clearance: Mechanical Specifications

Note:
In event of excessive tilt clearance, replace cylinder head and valves.





Assemble engine.