Valve Spring Strength

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

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Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.
- Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Strength
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.