Escort L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1997)
2. Measure the free length of the pressure regulator spring, 1-2 shift valve spring, low reducing valve spring, the 3-4 shift spring, and the 2-3 timing
valve spring. If not within specification, replace the spring.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring when measuring it with vernier calipers.
Pressure regulator spring
Outer Diameter (A): 11.5 mm (0.453 inch)
Free Length (B): 34.2 mm (1.346 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
No. of Coils: 9.5
Identification Color: Red
1-2 shift valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 7.4 mm (0.291 inch)
Free Length (B): 36.6 mm (1.441 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No. of Coils: 12.0
Identification Color: Gray
Low reducing valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 7.9 mm (0.311 inch)
Free Length (B): 34.5 mm (1.358 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No. of Coils: 11.0
Identification Color: Orange
3-4 shift valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 7.4 mm (0.291 inch)
Free Length (B): 36.6 mm (1.441 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No. of Coils: 12.0
Identification Color: Gray
2-3 timing Calve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 8.0 mm (0.310 inch)
Free Length (B): 27.84 mm (1.096 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No. of Coils: 10.0
Identification Color: Pink
3. Install the (A) manual valve.