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22. Steps to follow during cylinder head service: 

    1. Scrape and degrease cylinder head.
    2. Visual inspection (check for cracks).
    3. Remove accessories from cylinder head.
    4. Use number punches to identify valve location.
    5. Place valves and valve train parts in a numbered holder.
    6. Clean and wire wheel combustion chambers and cylinder head.
    7. Clean and wire wheel valves.
    8. Measure valve guides and valve stems and record measurements.
    9. Degrease disassembled heads.
    10. Inspect all valve train parts for wear.
    11. Machine valves and seats.
    12. Measure installed height.
    13. Pressure check springs.
    14. Begin reassembly.
    15. Check head for warpage.
    16. Check valve spring squareness.

23. Fill in the Table

Stem Diameter

Guide Diameter

Guide Clearance

INT

EXH

INT

EXH

INT

EXH