Cylinder Head: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the valve stem seal.
- Install the valve.
- Install the valve spring.
- Install the valve spring rotator.
- Install the valve spring retainer keys.
- Install the valve spring compressor.
- Install the valve spring retainer keys.
- Remove the valve spring compressor.
- Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install new dowels in the cylinder head and install the gasket.
- Install the rocker arm carrier on the cylinder head and install the bolts.
- Install the LH manifold and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
- Install the RH manifold and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
- Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
NOTE:
When installing the exhaust manifolds, only use prevailing torque hex flange bolts with an interference fit.
NOTE:
Start installing the bolts with the second bolt from the rear on the top. The hole diameter is smaller, therefore allowing alignment of the retaining bolts.
NOTE:
Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.
NOTE:
When installing the exhaust manifolds, only use prevailing torque hex flange bolts with an interference fit.
NOTE:
Start installing the bolts with the second bolt from the rear on the top. The hole diameter is smaller, therefore allowing alignment of the retaining bolts.
NOTE:
Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.