Cylinder Head: Assembly

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All cylinder heads

NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install a new valve stem seal.

Fig 1: Installing New Valve Stem Seal Using Special Tool (303-470)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the valve.
Using the Valve Spring Compressors, install the valve spring, retainer and key.

Fig 2: Removing Keys, Retainer & Spring Using Special Tools (303-1249, 303-350, 303-300)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Repeat the above steps for each valve.

RH cylinder head

Install a new CHT sensor.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).