Cylinder Head LH: Installation

Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the small hole to the front of the engine and position the cylinder head.

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket & Cylinder Head
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CAUTION: Always use new bolts.

NOTE: Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the new bolts. Make sure the bolts are installed in the correct locations.
1. Install new long bolts.
2. Install new short bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (14 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 40 Nm (29 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (36 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not loosen all of the bolts at one time. Each bolt must be loosened and the final tightening carried out prior to working on the next bolt in the sequence.

Tighten the bolts in sequence in four stages: short bolts numbered 2, 4, 6 and 8:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 180 degrees. Long bolts numbered 1, 3, 5 and 7:
- Stage 3: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 180 degrees.
  
  Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the exhaust manifold lower studs.

Fig 5: Exhaust Manifold Lower Stud Tightening Torque
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NOTE: Lubricate the push rods with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 6: Installing Push Rods

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Install the push rods.
Install the rocker arms and bolts. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Installing Rocker Arms & Bolts
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Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD-LH .
Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER-LH .
Install the generator bracket and bracket brace as an assembly, then clip the A/C wiring harness to the support bracket.

Fig 8: Clipping A/C Wiring Harness To Support Bracket
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Install the generator bracket and brace bolts.

Fig 9: Generator Bracket & Brace Bolt Tightening Torque
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Install the idler pulley.

Fig 10: Idler Pulley Bolt Tightening Torque
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Install the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR .
Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .