Valve Spring Squareness

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Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the spring. Measure the maximum clearance between the top face of spring and try square.

Out-of-square limit: Less than 2.0 mm (0.079 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Top Of Valve Spring And Try Square

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.