Valve Spring
Valve Spring Installed Length1. Measure the installed length of each valve spring.
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^ If out of specification, install new components.
Valve Spring Free Length
1. Measure the free length of each valve spring.
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^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Valve Spring Squareness
1. Measure the out of square on each valve spring.
^ Turn the valve spring and observe the space between the top of the valve spring and the square. Install a new valve spring if out of square.
Valve Spring Strength
Special Tools And Equipment:
Special Tools
1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Tester to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.
^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.