Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
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Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
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Special Tools
GE-22738-B
Valve Spring Tester
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Clean the valve springs in solvent.
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Warning
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Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.
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Dry the valve springs with compressed air.
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Inspect the valve springs for broken coils or coil ends.
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If a low valve spring loading is observed, the valve springs must be replaced. Do not use a shim to increase the spring loading. The use of shims can cause the valve spring to bottom out before the camshaft lobe is at peak lift.
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