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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2010ROUTAN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEPROCEDURESMAINTENANCE PROCEDURES03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONENGINE SPECIFICATIONSVALVE SPRING
2010 Volkswagen Routan S
Valve Spring
2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Valve Spring
| >>DESCRIPTION<< | >>SPECIFICATION<< | |
| >>Metric<< | >>Standard<< | |
| Free Length-Type A | 51.1 mm | 2.02 in. |
| Wire Diameter Type A | 4.20-4.28 mm | 0.15-0.19 in. |
| Number of Coils Type A | 7.0 | |
| Spring Tension (Valve Closed) Type A | 376.4-424.4 N @ 41.9 mm | 84.6-95.4 lbs. @ 1.65 in. |
| Spring Tension (Valve Open) Type A | 884.9-983.3 N @ 30.4 mm | 199.0-221.0 lbs. @ 1.22 in. |
| Installed Height | 41.1-42.7 mm | 1.61-1.68 in |
| Description | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Free Length - Intake AND Exhaust (Approx.) | 52.5 mm | 2.067 in. |
| Spring Force - Intake AND Exhaust (Valve Closed) | 295 Β± 13 N @ 40.0 mm | 66 Β± 3 lbs. @ 1.57 in. |
| Spring Force - Intake (Valve Open) | 688 Β± 31 N @ 10.3 mm | 155 Β± 7 lbs. @ 0.4055 in. |
| Spring Force - Exhaust (Valve Open) | 676 Β± 30 N @ 10.0 mm | 152 Β± 6 lbs. @ 0.3937 in. |
| Number of Coils - Intake AND Exhaust | 9.35 | |
| Wire Diameter - Intake AND Exhaust | 3.18 x 3.99 mm (ovate) | 0.125 x 0.157 in. (ovate) |
| Installed Height - Intake AND Exhaust (Spring seat top to bottom of retainer) | 40.0 mm | 1.575 in. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.