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Cylinder Head: Installation

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CAUTION: Always use NEW cylinder head bolts when installing cylinder heads.
  1. Ensure all bolt holes in cylinder block are clean. Install gaskets and cylinder heads. Install NEW cylinder head bolts. Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Install lower intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . Tighten lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to specification. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  3. Coat push rods with Oil Conditioner (D9AZ-19579-D) and install in original position. Install rocker arm shaft assembly to cylinder head. Guide rocker arms onto push rods.
  4. Tighten rocker arm bolts evenly to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal installation. Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
G90D15472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.