Valves & Seats - Intake/Exhaust: Inspection: Valves

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Intake and Exhaust Valves

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - MARGIN

2 - FACE

3 - STEM

4 - VALVE SPRING RETAINER LOCK GROOVES

Measure valve stems for wear approximately 60 mm (2.36 in.) below the valve lock grooves. See Fig 1.
Compare measurement to specifications. (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) .

NOTE: Valve stems are chrome plated and should not be polished. See Fig 1.