Cylinder Head: Installation
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- Ensure bolt holes in cylinder block are clean. Install gasket and cylinder head. Apply a thin coat of Teflon Pipe Sealant (D8AZ-19554-A) to threads of new short cylinder head bolts (closest to exhaust manifold). Lubricate all other bolts with light coat of engine oil. DO NOT apply sealant to long cylinder head bolts.
- Install cylinder head bolts. Tighten cylinder head bolts to specification in sequence. See Fig 1 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Coat ends of push rods with Engine Assembly Lubricant (D9AZ-19579-D) and install them in original position. Before installing rocker arm on push rod, rotate crankshaft until push rod is fully downward and valve lifter is on base circle of camshaft. Position rocker arm on push rod, and tighten bolt to 43 INCH lbs. (5 N.m).
- Repeat procedure for remaining push rods and rocker arms. Tighten rocker arm bolt to final specification. See, in this article, TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Final tightening of rocker arms may be done with camshaft in any position.NOTE: If cylinder head or valve train components are serviced, check valve clearance adjustment. See, in this article, VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. Refill cooling system.