Valve Spring Cleaning and Inspection
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- Clean the valve springs in solvent.
- Dry the valve springs with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve springs for broken coils or coil ends.
Measure the valve spring tension using the EN 22738-B tester. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications
- If low valve spring load is found, replace the valve springs. DO NOT use shims to increase spring load. The use of shims can cause the valve spring to bottom out before the camshaft lobe is at peak lift.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .