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General Procedures|Page 2839 > < Valve Seat|Service and Repair
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Valve Spring: Service and Repair
General Procedures

Valve-Spring Installed Length

1. Measure the installed length of each valve spring.

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If out of specification, install new components. 

Valve-Spring Free Length

1. Measure the free length of each valve spring.

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If out of specification, install new components as necessary. 

Valve-Spring Squareness

1. Measure the out-of-square on each valve spring.

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Turn the valve spring and observe the space between the top of the valve spring and the square. Install a new valve spring if out of square. 

Valve Spring Strength

General Procedures|Page 2839 > < Valve Seat|Service and Repair