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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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    ALL CYLINDER HEADS 

  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals
    G01536773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. ROMEO CYLINDER HEADS (4.6L) 

  2. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 2: Positioning Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G01536774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01536775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. WINDSOR CYLINDER HEADS (5.4L) 

  4. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 4: Positioning Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G01536776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G01536777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. ALL CYLINDER HEADS 

    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems using clean engine oil.
    Fig 6: Installing Valves In Valve Guides
    G01536778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.
  7. Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.
    Fig 7: Installing Valve Stem Seals
    G01536779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.
    Fig 8: Installing Valve Springs And Valve Spring Retainers
    G01536780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G01536781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 10: Compressing Valve Springs
    G01536782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters using clean engine oil.
    Fig 11: Installing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    G01536783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
  12. Remove the special tool, unless the cylinder head is to be installed in-vehicle.
    Fig 12: Removing Special Tool
    G01536784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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