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Cylinder Head: Removal

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NOTE: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools or severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  4. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Removal .
  7. Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Alignment Plate
    G06271853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Mark the position of the camshaft lobes on the No. 1 cylinder for installation reference.
    Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Lobes On No. 1 Cylinder Reference Mark
    G06271819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the camshafts from the engine.
    • Loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts, in sequence, one turn at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Remove the camshafts.
    NOTE: Failure to follow the camshaft loosening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts.
    NOTE: Mark the location and orientation of each camshaft bearing cap.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence
    G06181623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the valve tappets.
    NOTE: If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
  11. Inspect the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to VALVE TAPPET INSPECTION .
  12. Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  13. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
  14. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, coolant bypass hose, EGR coolant hose, heater hose and coolant vent hose from the engine coolant outlet and the EGR valve.
  15. Remove the bolts and the cylinder head.
    • Discard the bolts and the cylinder head gasket.
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