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Valve Tappet Inspection > < Valve Seat Inspection
Engine System - General Information - Valve Spring Installed Length Ranger 2006.5 (05/2006-)
General Procedures

  1. Apply a pressing force to the pressure spring and check the spring height. Replace the valve spring if necessary.
    • Valve spring installation pressing force 172.9—195.6 N {15.67—17.74 kgf, 34.48—39.02 lbf}.
    • Valve spring installation height 39.0 mm {1.53 in}.

  1. Measure the amount the valve spring is out-of-square. Replace the valve spring if necessary.
    • Maximum valve spring out-of-square 2.0° (1.60mm {0.062 in}).

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