The item labeled #16 in the illustration is a stack of spring washers. Their function is to __________. Illustration MO-0062

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maintain the same hold-down force on the injector regardless of varying engine operating temperatures

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absorb the high-pressure pulses developed during the fuel injection process

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prevent bolt failure by allowing limited movement of the injector when excessively high cylinder pressures are developed

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permit accurate stretch gauge measurement of bolt elongation during installation

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