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303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel-3.0L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel > < Valve Spring Installed Length
Engine System - General Information - Valve Tappet Inspection Ranger 2006.5 (05/2006-)
General Procedures

  1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
  1. Turn the crankshaft and align the timing mark so that the piston of the No. 1 or No. 4 cylinders is at TDC of compression.

  1. Measure valve clearances A with the No. 1 cylinder at TDC of compression, and those of B with the No. 4 cylinder at TDC of compression.
    • If it is not within the specification, adjust and recheck the valve clearance.
      For additional information, refer to: Valve Clearance (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).
    • Valve clearance [Engine cold] IN: 0.10—0.16 mm {0.0040—0.0062 in} EX: 0.17—0.23 mm {0.0067—0.0090 in}.
  1. Turn the crankshaft one full turn and measure the remaining valve clearances. Adjust if necessary.
  1. Install the cylinder head cover.

303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel-3.0L Duratorq-TDCi (WL) Diesel > < Valve Spring Installed Length