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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 prep 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 camshaft bearing caps bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    5. Fig 3: Tightening Sequence
    GF0046685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems with clean engine oil.
  5. Install the valves in the cylinder head.
    6. Fig 4: Installing Valve
    GF0011705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems seals with clean engine oil.
  6. Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer and Valve Spring Compressor, install the valve stem seals.
    7. Fig 5: Installing Valve Stem Seal
    GF0046707Courtesy 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 Valve Spring Compressor Spacer 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 Valve Spring Compressor, 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. Remove the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer.
    11. Fig 9: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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