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Valve Spring

  1. Check the valve springs for damage, free length, and tension. Replace the valve spring if it is not within the standard value presented in the table.
  2. To measure the squareness of the valve spring, stand the valve spring on a surface plate and measure its deflection at the top of the valve spring using a try square.
    Free length mm (in) 55.2 (2.173)
    Tension/spring height N (kgf, lb)/mm (in) Set 235.3 - 270.7
    (24 - 27.6, 52.9 - 60.8)/45.0 (1.772)
    Lift 578.9 - 639.9
    (59.1 - 65.3, 130.3 - 143.9)/34.7 (1.366)
    Squareness 2.5°, 2.4 mm (0.094 in) or less
    Fig 1: Measuring Squareness Of Valve Spring
    G04997718Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.