Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1057

9 - 28 ENGINE 2.5L
VALVE SPRINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE—VALVE SPRING -
TESTING
Whenever valves have been removed for inspection,
reconditioning or replacement, valve springs should
be tested. As an example the compression length of
the spring to be tested is 1-5/16 in.. Turn table of
Universal Valve Spring Tester Tool until surface is in
line with the 1-5/16 in. mark on the threaded stud.
Be sure the zero mark is to the front (Fig. 22). Place
spring over stud on the table and lift compressing
lever to set tone device. Pull on torque wrench until
ping is heard. Take reading on torque wrench at this
instant. Multiply this reading by 2. This will give the
spring load at test length. Fractional measurements
are indicated on the table for finer adjustments.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) to obtain
specified height and allowable tensions. Discard the
springs that do not meet specifications.
Fig. 22 Testing Valve Spring for Compressed
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - VALVE SPRING TESTER
REMOVAL—VALVE SPRINGS
This procedure can be done with the engine cylin-
der head installed on the block.
Each valve spring is held in place by a retainer
and a set of conical valve locks. The locks can be
removed only by compressing the valve spring.
(1) Remove the engine cylinder head cover (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove cap screws, bridge and pivot assem-
blies and rocker arms for access to each valve spring
to be removed.
Length
HEAD/CYLINDER
(3) Remove push rods. Retain the push rods,
bridges, pivots and rocker arms in the same
order and position as removed.
(4) Inspect the springs and retainer for cracks and
possible signs of weakening.
(5) Remove the spark plug(s) adjacent to the cylin-
der(s) below the valve springs to be removed.
(6) Install a 14 mm (1/2 inch) (thread size) air hose
adaptor in the spark plug hole.
(7) Connect an air hose to the adapter and apply
air pressure slowly. Maintain at least 621 kPa (90
psi) of air pressure in the cylinder to hold the valves
against their seats. For vehicles equipped with an air
conditioner, use a flexible air adaptor when servicing
the No.1 cylinder.
(8) Tap the retainer or tip with a rawhide hammer
to loosen the lock from the retainer. Use Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD-998772A to compress the spring
and remove the locks (Fig. 23).
(9) Remove valve spring and retainer (Fig. 23).
(10) Remove valve stem oil seals (Fig. 23). Note
the valve seals are different for intake and exhaust
valves. The top of each seal is marked either INT
(intake/black in color) or EXH (exhaust/brown in
color). DO NOT mix the seals.
Fig. 23 Valve and Valve Components
1 - VALVE LOCKS (3–BEAD)
2 - RETAINER
3 - VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
4 - INTAKE VALVE
5 - EXHAUST VALVE
6 - VALVE SPRING
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