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Valve Spring Strength

Special Tool(s) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G01527840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.
    • Refer to ENGINE article for the procedure .
    • If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to ENGINE article for the procedure .
      Fig 2: Checking Valve Spring
      G01527841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.