Valve Springs: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Check the seating of the valve collet.

Using the special tools, install the valve spring.
- Insert the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.
- Compress the valve spring and install the valve collet using some grease and a small screwdriver.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (303-300, 303-350, 303-472)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the compressed air supply.
Repeat the appropriate removal and installation steps for all of the other cylinders.
Install the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.3L .
Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil and insert them.
Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFTS .