Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Valve Spring Free Length and Preload
- Check each valve spring for breakage or weakening.
- Measure valve spring free length and preload.
Replace valve spring if measured value is less than limit.
NOTE: Weakened valve springs can cause chatter, not to mention possibility of reducing power output due to gas leakage caused by decreased seating pressure.
Valve spring free length "a"
Standard: 51.34 mm (2.021 in.)
Limit: 50.34 mm (1.981 in.)
Valve spring preload when compressed to 41.0 mm (1.61 in.)
Standard: 170 - 196 N (17.4 kgf - 19.9 kgf, 125.5 lbf - 144.0 lbf)
Limit: 165 N (16.9 kgf, 37.1 lbf)
Valve spring preload when compressed to 31.2 mm (1.22 in.)
Standard: 379 - 437 N (38.7 - 44.5 kgf, 279.5 - 322.0 lbf)
Limit: 375 N (38.2 kgf, 277.0 lbf)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.