(4) Valve spring
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Visual check
Check the appearance of valve spring
and if necessary replace the spring.
•
Valve spring free length
Use a vernier caliper to measure the
valve spring free length.
If the measured value is less than the
specified limit, the valve spring must be
replaced.
•
Valve spring inclination
Use a surface plate and a square to mea-
sure the valve spring inclination.
If the measured value exceeds the spec-
ified limit, the valve spring must be
replaced.
•
Valve spring tension
Use a spring tester to measure the valve
spring tension if the measured value is
less than the specified limit, the valve
spring must be replaced.
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