Valve Spring Strength

2009 Ford Edge Sport, FWDSECTION Valve Spring Strength
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pressure Gauge, Valve/Clutch Spring 303-006 (TOOL-6513-DD) or equivalent
  1. Use the Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.
  2. Fig 1: Using Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge
    GF0040879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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