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    CAUTION: Make sure all coolant residue and foreign material are cleaned from the block surface and cylinder bore.
    CAUTION: The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry.
    CAUTION: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
    NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 1: Locating Cylinder Head And Gaskets Using Special Tool
    G03920395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools, position the cylinder head gaskets and cylinder heads over the dowels and install the cylinder head bolts loosely.
    2. NOTE: Tighten the bolts in 3 stages, in the sequence shown.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tighten Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
    GF0002810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Position the crankshaft with the special tool, then remove the tool.
    Fig 1: Positioning Crankshaft With Special Tool
    G03919963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the LH and RH camshafts.
    • Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    3. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    G03919956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the LH and RH camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
    • Position the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
    4. CAUTION: Damage to the variable camshaft timing (VCT) phaser sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Assembly Bolt
    G03919961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the VCT phaser sprockets and new VCT phaser sprocket bolts finger tight.
    5. CAUTION: Damage to the VCT phaser sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
    CAUTION: Only use hand tools to remove the VCT phaser sprocket assembly or damage may occur to the camshaft or VCT phaser sprocket.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Sprocket Phaser Tool
    G03919955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, tighten the LH and RH VCT phaser sprocket bolts in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    6. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
    CAUTION: Prior to installation, inspect the tensioner-sealing bead for seal integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new tensioner.
    Fig 5: Compressing Tensioner Plunger
    G03885344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise.
  7. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation.
    Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip on Tensioner
    G03881580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the tensioner from the vise.
  9. If the copper links are not visible, mark 2 links on one end and 1 link on the other end, and use as timing marks.
    Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Marks
    G03885317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.
    Fig 8: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket
    G03919967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the 4 bolts and the LH and RH timing chain guides.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 9: Identifying Timing Chain Guides
    G03933858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the outer flange of the crankshaft sprocket with the single copper (marked) link on the chain.
    Fig 10: Aligning Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark And LH Timing Chain Link
    G03919969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Make sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the tensioner arm dowel.
    Fig 11: Identifying Copper Links Of Timing Chain On VCT Phaser Sprocket
    G03919970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the timing chain on the VCT phaser sprocket with the timing mark positioned between the 2 copper (marked) chain links.
    14. NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
    Fig 12: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner And Tensioner Arm
    G03919950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain tensioner and bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 13: View Of Retaining Clip And Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03881591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the lower end of the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the timing mark on the sprocket with the single copper (marked) chain link.
    Fig 14: Aligning Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark And RH Timing Chain Link
    G03919973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: The lower half of the timing chain must be positioned above the tensioner arm dowel.
    NOTE: The camshaft phaser and sprocket will be stamped with one of the illustrated timing marks for the RH camshaft.
    Fig 15: Positioning RH Timing Chain On VCT Phaser Sprocket
    GF0002756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the RH timing chain on the VCT phaser sprocket. Make sure the timing mark is positioned between the 2 copper (marked) chain links.
  18. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner and bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 16: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner, Tensioner Arm And Bolts
    G03919951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner.
    Fig 17: View Of Retaining Clip And Timing Chain Tensioner
    G03881591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    Fig 18: Locating Timing Marks
    G06126287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
    Fig 19: View Of Crankshaft Sensor Ring At Crankshaft
    G04583449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using the special tool, install all of the camshaft roller followers.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 20: Compressing Spring Using Special Tool
    G03919948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gasket is in place on the engine front cover before installation.
    Fig 21: Applying A Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    GF0002753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
  24. Install a new engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover onto the dowels. Install the fasteners finger-tight.
    Fig 22: Installing Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GF0000367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Tighten the engine front cover fasteners in sequence in 2 stages.

    Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 15 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 and 7 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    Fig 23: Identifying Engine Front Cover Fasteners Tightening Sequence
    GF0002754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    2 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    3 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    4 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    5 N806177 Bolts, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    6 N808529 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 1.5 x 103
    7 N808529 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 1.5 x 103
    8 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    9 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    10 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    11 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    12 W709573 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 94
    13 W709573 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 94
    14 W709573 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 94
    15 W706605 Bolt, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 56
  26. Install the 4 front oil pan bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
    Fig 24: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G03920544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  27. Clean the valve cover mating surface with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    28. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 25: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In 2 Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G03919863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    29. CAUTION: When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the VCT solenoid.
    Fig 26: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Valve Cover Bolts
    G03919864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Position the RH valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    30. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  30. Clean the valve cover mating surface with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    31. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 27: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In 2 Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G03919870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    32. CAUTION: When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the VCT solenoid.
    Fig 28: Identifying Tighten Sequence Of Valve Cover Bolts
    G03919871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Position the LH valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
  33. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
    Fig 29: Locating Crankshaft Front Seal
    G03881970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Use the special tools to install a new crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.
    Fig 30: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tools
    G03919891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    35. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 31: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Woodruff Key Slot On Crankshaft Pulley
    G03919877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
  36. Use the special tool to install the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 32: Using Special Tool To Install Crankshaft Pulley
    G03920552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 33: Tightening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
    GF0002723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    38. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 34: Locating Bolt And LH CMP Sensor
    G03919989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the LH camshaft position (CMP) sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    39. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 35: Locating Camshaft (CMP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the RH CMP sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
  40. Position the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 36: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Position the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 37: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    G03920234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley, the coolant pump pulley and the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 38: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts And Idler Pulley Bolt
    G03920233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Position the oil level indicator and tube and install the bolt.
    • Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    Fig 39: Locating Rear Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    G03920295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Install the oil level indicator and tube front bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 40: Locating Front Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    G03920296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Position the electrical harness on the engine assembly.
    46. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 41: Identifying Ignition Coils And Bolts
    G03920226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install the 8 ignition coils and the 8 bolts.
    • Tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  47. Install the LH radio ignition interference capacitor and the stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 42: Identifying LH Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor And Stud Bolt
    G03920225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Connect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 43: Locating Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03920224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Connect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 44: Locating Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G03920223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Connect the electrical connector retainer to the coolant tube.
    Fig 45: Locating Electrical Connector Retainer At Coolant Tube Support Bracket
    G03919850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover studs.
    Fig 46: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Retainers At RH Valve Cover
    G03920221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Connect the RH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 47: Locating Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connectors
    G03920220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Install the RH radio ignition interference capacitor and the stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 48: Identifying RH Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor Stud Bolt
    G03920219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Connect the RH CMP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 49: Identifying RH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03919909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Position the RH engine support insulator bracket and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 50: Identifying RH Engine Support Insulator Bracket Bolts
    GF0005543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Position the RH engine support insulator and install the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    Fig 51: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Bolts
    GF0005542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine from the engine stand.
  58. Install the flexplate or flywheel and the 8 bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb-ft).
    Fig 52: Identifying Tightening Sequence For Flexplate Or Flywheel Bolts
    G03920141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Install the engine. For additional information, refer to Engine  in this article.
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