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Valve - Spring Strength

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
G03180106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Tester to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.
    • If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve/Clutch Spring Tester
    G03180107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.