Checking The Valve Seats - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

TIP
After replacing the valve guide, reface the
valve seat.
Valve guide remover (ø4)
90890-04111
Valve guide remover (4.0 mm)
YM-04111
Valve guide installer (ø4)
90890-04112
Valve guide installer (4.0 mm)
YM-04112
Valve guide reamer (ø4)
90890-04113
Valve guide reamer (4.0 mm)
YM-04113
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3. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
4. Check:
• Valve face
Pitting/wear → Grind the valve face.
• Valve stem end
Mushroom shape or diameter larger than
the body of the valve stem → Replace the
valve.
5. Measure:
• Valve margin thickness "a"
Out of specification → Replace the valve.
Valve margin thickness (intake)
0.50–0.90 mm (0.0197–0.0354
in)
Valve
(exhaust)
0.50–0.90 mm (0.0197–0.0354
in)
margin thickness
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
6. Measure:
• Valve stem runout
Out of specification → Replace the valve.
TIP
• When installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
• If the valve is removed or replaced, always
replace the valve stem seal.
Valve stem runout
0.040 mm (0.0016 in)
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CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
• Valve seat
Pitting/wear → Replace the cylinder
head.
3. Measure:
• Valve seat width "a"
Out of specification → Replace the cylin-
der head.
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