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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.