Cylinder Head: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Lubricate all parts with clean engine oil prior to assembly.

NOTE: Install the camshaft roller followers only after the cylinder head is installed in the vehicle and the timing procedure has been carried out.

Inspect the cylinder head. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Position the camshaft.

NOTE: The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original positions.

NOTE: After installing the bolts, check the camshaft for free rotation.

Position the camshaft bearing caps, the oil supply tube and the bolts. Tighten the bolts ii the sequence shown in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Valves must be installed in the position from which they were removed.

Install the valve.
Using the special tool, install new valve stem seals.

Fig 2: Installing Valve Stem Seals Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The valve springs, retainers and retainer keys must be installed in the positions from which they were removed.

Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring, Retainer And Retainer Keys Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install the valve spring, the retainer and the retainer keys.

NOTE: Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in the same positions from which they were removed.

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Lash Adjusters

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.