Valve Spring

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check valve springs for damage, free length, and tension. Replace valve spring if it is not to the specifications presented below.
To measure the squareness of the valve spring, stand the spring on a surface plate and measure its deflection at the top using a try square.

Fig 1: Valve Spring Specification Chart
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Fig 2: Measuring Squareness Of Valve Spring
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