Below is a direct, no-frills procedure for removing and replacing (servicing) valve guides on a Toyota Hilux cylinder head. Engines vary by year and engine code — treat this as a general, professional procedure. Always consult the specific Hilux service manual for torque specs, timing procedure, and valve stem/guide clearance specs.

Summary of required tools and consumables
- Full metric hand tool set (sockets, ratchets, extensions, wrenches)
- Torque wrench (proper range, calibrated)
- Valve spring compressor (bench-style or C-clamp type)
- Valve keeper removal tool / magnet and small pick
- Valve guide driver set (male/female drivers to match guide OD) and pilot drivers
- Arbor press or hydraulic press (preferred) OR heavy-duty hammer and drift set (if press unavailable)
- Valve guide reamers (progressive set: pilot through final size) and/or valve guide hone
- Drill press (optional for stable pressing and reaming)
- Micrometer (0.01 mm or 0.0001" resolution) for valve stem diameter
- Telescoping gauge or small bore gauge / dial bore gauge for guide ID measurement
- Vernier caliper
- Lubricant / cutting oil for reaming
- Engine degreaser, brake cleaner, rags, parts cleaner
- Shop oven or heat gun (optional for thermal-fit installation)
- New valve guides (OE-specified guides for your Hilux engine)
- New valve stem seals (always replace)
- New head bolts if specified as torque-to-yield (check manual)
- Valve grinding paste (if lapping valves) or valve seat equipment if seats damaged
- Safety: eye protection, nitrile gloves, respirator for solvents, jack stands, wheel chocks
- Optional: dry ice or freezer for guides (shrink-fit technique), depth gauge, dial indicator

Safety and prep
- Work on a flat bench with the head fully supported on wood blocks.
- Disconnect battery, drain coolant and oil as required.
- Use jack stands if the engine/head is removed from vehicle.
- Wear eye protection, gloves; use respirator when cleaning.
- Mark every part, cylinder/head orientation and valve location (number each valve) to reinstall correctly.
- If head is removed, keep cam timing chain/belt components organized and mark timing alignment.

Step-by-step procedure
1. Remove cylinder head components
- Remove intake/exhaust manifolds, turbo (if fitted), injectors, sensors, harnesses obstructing head removal.
- Remove timing cover, timing belt/chain and camshafts per factory procedure (note timing marks).
- Remove rocker assembly/cam followers and camshafts. Keep cams and caps in order.
- Remove cylinder head from block following factory sequence. Place on clean bench on blocks to avoid distortion.

2. Remove valves, springs, retainers
- Using valve spring compressor, compress each valve spring and remove the keepers/locks, then release and remove retainer, spring, and valve.
- Label each valve and keep its spring and retainer with the same valve — maintain original positions unless replacing.

3. Inspect head and valves
- Inspect valve stems and seats for scoring or wear. Replace valves if stems are grooved beyond service limits.
- If valve seats are damaged, they must be cut or replaced before reassembly — guide work can damage seat faces if done carelessly.

4. Remove old valve guides
- Clean around guide bore to remove carbon and debris.
- Support the head around the guide bore on the press anvil or on a firm block so force transfers through the head and not through thin wall areas (use driver that contacts head face, not just combustion chamber).
- Use a valve guide driver sized to the OD of the guide and push the guide out toward the camshaft (or combustion chamber side) — direction depends on design; check old guides' orientation and factory instructions. Use arbor/hydraulic press for steady, aligned force. If no press, a heavy hammer and driver may be used but is less controlled and risks cracking the head.
- If guides are seized, heat the head uniformly (oven to ~200–250°F / 100–120°C) to expand bores before pressing OR apply penetrating oil and allow soak time. Do not overheat (avoid 300°C+) which may damage head metallurgy.
- Remove all guides. Clean bores thoroughly after removal, remove remaining corrosion, and deburr the entry/exit slightly without changing bore geometry.

5. Prepare new guides and check fit/depth
- Compare new guide OD to old. Measure valve stem diameters and the installed guide ID target.
- Check manufacturer recommended installation depth for each guide and mark driver to stop at correct depth. Incorrect depth will affect seat/valve clearance and oil control.
- Always fit new valve stem seals (they seat on the guide or head) — plan to install seals after guides are in and reamed.

6. Install new guides
- Preferable method: arbor/hydraulic press with driver that supports the guide squarely, pressing straight in to the factory depth mark. Use a wooden block or hardened steel plate to protect head faces.
- Alternate thermal method: warm the head in a shop oven (around 200°C/392°F is too hot — instead heat to about 120–150°C / 250–300°F; check manual) or use a heat gun, and chamfer the guide slightly and cool the guide (ice or freezer) so interference fit is easier. Use caution: even heating must be even to avoid warping.
- Press the guide in slowly and straight until it seats to the specified depth. Verify depth with caliper or depth gauge.

7. Ream the guide to final ID
- Use the correct final size reamer (progressive reamer set: pilot then final). The reamer must be straight and run concentric to the guide bore.
- Apply cutting oil. Turn the reamer forward only (do not reverse under load) in small increments, removing chips frequently. If using a drill press, run slow RPM and steady feed; do not push hard — let the cutter do the work.
- Clean chips out frequently with solvent and compressed air (use eye protection and a blow-off deflector).
- After reaming, clean bores thoroughly; remove all chips and oil. Use solvent and air until perfectly clean.

8. Check clearances
- Measure valve stem diameter with micrometer at multiple depths. Measure guide ID with bore gauge or telescoping gauge. Compute stem-to-guide clearance.
- Compare to Toyota spec. If outside spec: either ream/hone to correct size (within limits) or replace guide/valve as needed.
- Typical acceptable stem-to-guide clearance range for many engines is very small — consult the factory manual. If you cannot obtain the manual, aim for minimal free play without binding (roughly in the thousandths-inch range), but verify before final assembly.

9. Install valve stem seals
- Fit new valve stem seals onto the guides (or into head) per seal orientation (lip toward cam/retainer or per manual).
- Some seals require installation tools to press them flush — use appropriate tool to avoid distorting the seal.

10. Reinstall valves and springs
- Lightly lubricate valve stems with engine oil and insert valves into respective ports.
- Using valve spring compressor, compress springs, install retainer and keepers, release compressor and verify keeper seating.
- Ensure valves move freely with correct spring preload.

11. Final head work and reassembly
- If valves or seats were machined, lap valves or cut seats to proper contact pattern.
- Clean head thoroughly, check flatness of head face with straightedge and feeler gauges; machine if warped beyond spec.
- Replace head gasket and follow the factory torque sequence and torque values for head bolts (replace bolts if torque-to-yield).
- Reinstall camshafts, timing belt/chain, set timing marks, and torque cam caps to spec. Reinstall timing cover, manifolds, sensors, etc.
- Prime oil system, rotate engine by hand several revolutions, then start and check for leaks and abnormal noises.

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Not consulting the service manual: leads to wrong depths, specs, torque values. Always have the manual.
- Damaging valve seats when driving guides out/in: support head correctly and use proper drivers; avoid hammering directly on thin areas.
- Installing guides crooked: use arbor press and proper driver to keep the guide coaxial; crooked guides will bind valves and cause excessive wear.
- Reaming too quickly or reversing reamer under cut: use cutting oil, forward rotation only, back out to clear chips; reversing the reamer ruins cutting edges and bores.
- Not replacing valve stem seals: seals are cheap and must be replaced — otherwise you’ll have oil burning and carbon build-up.
- Incorrect guide depth: will affect valve stem to seat relationship and may cause valve to sit wrong — measure and follow spec.
- Not measuring stem/guide clearances: improper clearance causes oil consumption (too loose) or valve seizure (too tight).
- Overheating head during thermal-install: can warp or damage head — heat evenly and controlled if using thermal fit.
- Reusing torque-to-yield head bolts: many modern Toyota engines require new head bolts — check manual.

Replacement parts typically required
- New valve guides (OE or equivalent specific to engine)
- New valve stem seals (OE)
- Possibly valves (if stems are scored), valve springs, retainers, keepers (if worn)
- Head gasket set (always when head removed)
- Camshaft seals, timing components if removed
- New head bolts if specified by factory

How the valve guide driver/press/reamer are used (concise)
- Driver: Select driver OD that matches guide OD. Seat driver on guide end, ensure driver flange bears on head support if required, and press/strike squarely. For insertion, press the guide in until it bottoms at specified depth.
- Arbor/hydraulic press: Used for controlled, straight force. Place head on suitable supports, align driver and guide concentrically, and press at a steady rate until the guide seats.
- Reamer: Use pilot first, then finish reamer. Rotate forward only, use cutting oil, withdraw frequently to clear chips. Keep reamer perfectly aligned with guide bore (use drill press in low speed if available).

Final checks
- Verify valve stem-to-guide clearances against factory spec.
- Verify valve seating and contact pattern; correct if needed.
- Check head flatness and torque head/valves per factory sequence and values.
- After assembly, run engine and check for oil consumption, smoke, valve noise, and leaks.

That’s it — follow the factory specs and tolerances at every measurement step. Replacing guides is precision work: if you don’t have a press, reamers, and measuring tools, have a machine shop or experienced head specialist do the work.
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