Measurement Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Measurement Procedure
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Fig 1: Measuring Valve Spring Tension
G04841828Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Measure the valve spring tension using the J 22738-B. Refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSΒ .
  2. If low valve spring load is found, replace the valve springs. DO NOT use shims to increase spring load. The use of shims can cause the valve spring to bottom out before the camshaft lobe is at peak lift.

Reference: CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLEΒ .

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