Valve Spring Free Length

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the specification.

Measure the free length of each valve spring.

Fig 1: Measuring Free Length Of Valve Spring

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.