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Valve - Valve Clearance, Adjust: Installation

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    NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappets with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Tappets
    G03430255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the valve tappets.
  2. Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFTS .
  3. Confirm each valve's clearance at base circle with the lobe pointed away from the tappet.
    Fig 2: Measuring Valve Clearance
    G03430256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the camshaft alignment tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Alignment Tool
    G03430257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .
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