Removal and Installation of Cylinder Head Assembly in RAM 1500 Truck (2002)
Whenever valves have been removed for inspection, reconditioning or replacement, valve springs should be tested. As an example the compression
length of the spring to be tested is 1-5/16 inch. Turn table of Universal Valve Spring Tester Tool until surface is in line with the 1-5/16 inch mark on
the threaded stud. Be sure the zero mark is to the front (Fig. 15). Place spring over stud on the table and lift compressing lever to set tone device. Pull
on torque wrench until ping is heard. Take reading on torque wrench at this instant. Multiply this reading by 2. This will give the spring load at test
length. Fractional measurements are indicated on the table for finer adjustments. Refer to specifications to obtain specified height and allowable
tensions. Discard the springs that do not meet specifications.
