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Cylinder Head - LH: Installation

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  1. Position a new gasket and the cylinder head.
    2. NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
  2. 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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
      G06389378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Installation of the oil level indicator may require the assistance of a second technician to align the tube with the orifice.
    NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine oil.
  3. Guide the oil level indicator tube between the radiator support and the cooling fan and install it in the orifice, install the stud bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. Install the oil level indicator.
  5. Install the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  6. Install the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER -- 3.0L LH MANIFOLD .
    7. NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  7. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
    • Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
    8. NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  8. Install the camshaft roller followers.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
  9. Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and CAMSHAFTS - LH .
  10. Install the coolant pump housing. For additional information, refer to COOLANT PUMP HOUSING -- 3.0L (4V) .
  11. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
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