Suzuki 2000 Grand Vitara SQ416, Service Manual

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YH4
GRAND
VITARA
ENGINE MECHANICAL (G16 ENGINE) 6A1-49
Valve Springs
Referring to data given below, check to be sure that each spring
is in sound condition, free of any evidence of breakage or weak-
ening. Remember, weakened valve springs can cause chatter,
not to mention possibility of reducing power output due to gas
leakage caused by decreased seating pressure.
Item Standard Limit
Valve spring
free length 36.83 mm
(1.4500 in.)
35.67 mm
(1.4043 in.)
Valve spring
preload
10.7 – 12.5 kg for
31.5 mm
(23.6 – 27.5 lb /
1.24 in.)
9.3 kg for
31.5 mm
(20.5 lb /
1.24 in.)
Spring squareness:
Use a square and surface plate to check each spring for square-
ness in terms of clearance between end of valve spring and
square. Valve springs found to exhibit a larger clearance than limit
given below must be replaced.
Valve spring squareness limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)