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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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All cylinder heads 

  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    2. Fig 1: Camshaft Journals
    GF0011650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4.6L cylinder heads 

  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.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G03885383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    4. Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GF0002627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5.4L cylinder heads 

  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.
    5. Fig 4: Camshaft, Bearing Caps & Bolts
    GF0011704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    6. Fig 5: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GF0011651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All cylinder heads 

    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems using clean engine oil.
  6. Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.
    7. Fig 6: Installing Valve
    GF0011705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the valve seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  7. Using the special tools, install the new valve stem seal.
    8. Fig 7: Installing Seal
    GF0011654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.
    9. Fig 8: Installing Valve Springs & Valve Spring Retainers
    GF0011706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    10. Fig 9: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, compress the valve springs. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    11. Fig 10: Compressing Valve Springs Using Special Tool (303-567)
    G04612253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters using clean engine oil.
  11. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
    12. Fig 11: Locating Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    GF0002630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the special tool.
    13. Fig 12: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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