PRO TECHNICIAN

Inspection

Inspect Valve Spring

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Spring tester
 
1. Check state of spring
  (1) Check the free length
  (2) Check the deviation
 
  2. Tension check
  Using a spring tester, measure the tension of the valve spring at the specified installed length.
Installed tension:
The tension when the length of a valve spring is in installed condition on the cylinder head.
Maximum marking tension:
The tension when the length of a valve spring is in most compressed condition under operation.
 
HINT:
Replace the spring if measurements are below the specified values.

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