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Valve Spring

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  1. Check the valve spring for damage and deformation.
  2. Using a caliper gauge, valve spring tester, surface plate and try square, check the valve spring free length, tension/spring height and squareness. If it is not within the standard, replace the valve spring.
NOTE:
  • Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
  • To check the squareness of the valve spring, stand the valve spring on a surface plate and check its deflection at the top of the valve spring using a try square.
Fig 1: Checking Valve Spring Free Length
G08317135Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Valve spring free length: 

CVT model 

Standard 

41.68 mm (1.641 in)

MT model 

Standard 

41.06 mm (1.617 in)

Valve spring tension/spring height: 

CVT model 

Set

Standard 

182 - 210 N (18.56-21.41 kgf, 40.92-47.22 lbf)/33.0 mm (1.299 in)

Lift

Standard 

502 - 554 N (51.19-56.49 kgf, 112.87-124.56 lbf)/22.0 mm (0.866 in)

MT model 

Set

Standard 

182 - 210 N (18.56-21.41 kgf, 40.92-47.22 lbf)/33.0 mm (1.299 in)

Lift

Standard 

552 - 610 N (56.29-62.20 kgf, 124.11-137.15 lbf)/22.0 mm (0.866 in)

Valve spring squareness: 

Standard 

2.5°, 1.8 mm (0.071 in) or less