Valve Spring Free Length

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to appropriate article in Engine for the specification.

Measure the free length of each valve spring.

Fig 1: Measuring Free Length Of Valve Spring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.