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Cylinder Head - RH: Installation

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  1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
    NOTE: 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.
    • Clean all surfaces with metal surface prep.
  2. Position a new gasket and the cylinder head.
  3. Install the bolts and tighten in 6 stages in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten 90 degrees.
    • Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
    • Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
    NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts In Tightening Sequence
    G06095603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Installation .
  5. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
    • Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  6. Install the camshaft roller followers.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  7. Install the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and Installation .
  8. Install the coolant pump housing. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Installation .
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