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Valve Springs: Removal

  1. With cylinder head removed, remove camshaft housing cover, intake and exhaust manifolds and camshaft with camshaft housing.
  2. Using a suitable valve spring compressor (A.60311) compress valve spring. Remove valve keepers and release compressor. Remove spring retainer, inner spring, outer spring, lower spring seat and washer.
    Fig 1: Using Special Valve Spring Compressor to Remove Valve Springs
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  3. Inspect valve springs for wear or cracking. Using a suitable spring tester (AP.5049) check inner and outer springs against specifications with specified load applied.