Cylinder Head: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
Install the Valve Spring Compressor.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Spring Compressor
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NOTE: If necessary, strike the valve stem end with a plastic-tipped hammer to loosen the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 2: Removing Valve Spring Compressor

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Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
1. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
2. Remove the Valve Spring Compressor.
Remove the valve spring rotator.

Fig 3: Removing Valve Spring Rotator
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Remove the valve spring.

Fig 4: Removing Valve Spring
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Remove the valve.

Fig 5: Removing Valve
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Remove the valve stem seal.

Fig 6: Removing Valve Stem Seal
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Clean and inspect the valves, valve guides and seats. If they are serviceable, resurface to specification.