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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2005SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIRGENERAL PROCEDURESVALVE AND VALVE SEAT
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Valve and Valve Seat
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Valve and Valve Seat
Valve-Stem Diameter
1. Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve stem at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Valve-Inspection
1. Inspect these valve areas:
1 the end of the stem for grooves or scoring
2 the valve face and the edge for pits, grooves or scores
3 the valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warpage and cracking
4 the valve margin for wear
Valve-Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
^ Check valve angles.
^ Check margin width.
^ Be sure margin width is within specification.
2. Inspect for abnormalities on the valve face and seat.
Valve-Seat Width
1. Measure the valve seat width. If necessary, grind the valve seat to specification.
^ Measure the intake valve seat width.
^ Measure the exhaust valve seat width.
^ Recheck the valve spring installed length after the seats have been ground, and shim the valve springs as necessary to achieve the correct installed spring length.
Valve-Seat Runout
1. Use the Valve Seat Runout Gauge to check valve seat runout.
1. Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve stem at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
^ If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
Valve-Inspection
1. Inspect these valve areas:
1 the end of the stem for grooves or scoring
2 the valve face and the edge for pits, grooves or scores
3 the valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warpage and cracking
4 the valve margin for wear
Valve-Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
^ Check valve angles.
^ Check margin width.
^ Be sure margin width is within specification.
2. Inspect for abnormalities on the valve face and seat.
Valve-Seat Width
1. Measure the valve seat width. If necessary, grind the valve seat to specification.
^ Measure the intake valve seat width.
^ Measure the exhaust valve seat width.
^ Recheck the valve spring installed length after the seats have been ground, and shim the valve springs as necessary to achieve the correct installed spring length.
Valve-Seat Runout
1. Use the Valve Seat Runout Gauge to check valve seat runout.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.