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Valve Spring: Pressure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check valve spring pressure at specified spring height.

Pressure: 

Standard 

202 N (20.6 kg, 45.4 lb) at height 37.0 mm (1.457 in) 

Limit 

More than 436 N (44.5 kg, 98.1 lb) at height 28.2 mm (1.110 in) 

If it exceeds the limit, replace spring.

Fig 1: Checking Valve Spring Pressure
G02010592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.