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Cylinder Head: Assembly

    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers or other tools to clean the cylinder head.
  1. Use a plastic scraper and metal surface cleaner to clean the cylinder head.
  2. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    3. Fig 1: Camshaft Journals
    GF0011650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Lubricate with clean engine oil and position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    4. Fig 2: Bearing Caps & Camshaft
    GF0013701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    5. Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GF0002627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.
    6. Fig 4: Installing Valve
    GF0011705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, install the valve stem seals.
    7. Fig 5: Installing Valve Stem Seals
    GF0013702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.
    8. Fig 6: Installing Valve Springs & Valve Spring Retainers
    GF0011706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    9. Fig 7: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs and install the valve spring retainer keys.
    10. Fig 8: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    GF0013703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
    11. Fig 9: Locating Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    GF0002630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, install the roller followers in their original locations.
    12. Fig 10: Compressing Valve Spring
    GF0013698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the special tool.
    13. Fig 11: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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