Valve Tappets

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MATERIAL

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)	WSS-M2C945-A

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Fig 1: Locating Valve Tappets

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the valve tappets.
Depending on the valve tappets being serviced, install the LH and/or the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT in this service information.