Valve Spring: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Valve Springs




Use P 200 a for removal and installation of valve springs.


Checking Installed Length of Valve Springs

1. Install Special Tool P 10 c with shims belonging to a pertinent valve, spring retainer, spring disc and both keepers.




2. Read distance "A" from Special Tool P 10 c and, if necessary, correct by adding or removing shims.

Note: Make sure spring retainer fits perfectly in special tool, machining special tool if necessary.





Installed Distances:
Intake valve 34.5 ± 0.3 mm
Exhaust valve 34.5 ± 0.3 mm

Installing Valve Springs

Outer valve springs are wound progressively. Small diameter end of springs rests on cylinder head. Installed position of inner valve springs is not important.