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Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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  1. Install the cylinder head gasket.
    2. NOTE: An assistant will be necessary to help position the cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Lifting Cylinder Head And Positioning Onto Cylinder Block
    G01537670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tools, lift the cylinder head and position it onto the cylinder block. Remove the special tools.
    3. CAUTION: Do not use too much engine oil on the threads of the cylinder head bolts, or damage to the threads and poor sealing can result. Do not use anti-seize compounds, grease or any other lubricants except engine oil on the cylinder head bolt threads because they will affect the true torque value reading of the bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G01537671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lightly lubricate the cylinder head retaining bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil. Install the cylinder head retaining bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in the sequences shown in three stages.
    • Stage 1: Using the first sequence, tighten the bolts to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Using the first sequence, tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Using the second sequence, tighten the bolts to 129 Nm (95 lb-ft).
  4. Install the nuts and bolts into the exhaust manifold and the exhaust adapter pipe.
    Fig 3: Installing Nuts And Bolts Into Exhaust Manifold And Exhaust Adapter Pipe
    G01537672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Make sure the bolt holes are free of contaminants prior to bolt installation.
    Fig 4: Installing Inboard Fuel Injector Hold-Down Bolts
    G01537673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the four inboard fuel injector hold-down bolts.
  6. Install the fuel injectors. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  7. Connect the fuel supply tube.
    Fig 5: Connecting Fuel Supply Tube
    G01537674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the high pressure oil hose. Pull on the high pressure oil hose to make sure the fitting is correctly connected.
    Fig 6: Connecting High Pressure Oil Hose
    G01537675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the rocker arms and push rods. For additional information, refer to ROCKER ARM COVER, ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD .
  10. Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH .
  11. Position the A/C compressor or idler pulley mounting bracket, and install the retaining bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing A/C Compressor Or Idler Pulley Mounting Bracket
    G01537676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING 

    12. NOTE: Always use new O-ring seals when installing A/C system components.
    Fig 8: Connecting Air Conditioning Manifold To A/C Compressor
    G01537677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the air conditioning manifold to the A/C compressor.
  13. Connect the A/C electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting A/C Electrical Connector
    G01537678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  14. Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Oil Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01537679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: E-250 - E-450 shown, E-550 similar.
    Fig 11: Connecting Power Steering Hoses
    G01537680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the power steering hoses.

    E-250 - E-450 

  16. Connect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 12: Connecting Vacuum Hose
    G01537681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  17. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  18. Install the turbocharger compressor manifold.
  19. Install the radiator grille, radiator grille opening panel and the upper radiator support. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .

    VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING 

  20. Install the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .

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  21. Install the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  22. Install the parking lamps and the headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  23. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  24. Reconnect both battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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