Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 1.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Items 1-10: Retainer Keys, Retainers, Valve Spring, Valve Seals, and Valves Disassembly Note
- Using the special tool, remove the valve spring retainer keys.
- Remove the valve spring assembly.
- Remove the valve spring retainer.
- Remove the valve spring.
- Remove the valve stem seal.
- Remove the valve.
- For component tests for the valve, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- For component tests for the cylinder head, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Repeat the procedure until all of the valves are removed from the cylinder head.
Items 10-1: Retainer Keys, Retainers, Valve Spring, Valve Seals, and Valves Assembly Note
- Install the valve stem seal.
- Install the valve.
- Using the special tool, install the valve spring, retainer and retainer keys.
- Repeat the procedure until all of the valves are installed into the cylinder head.
NOTE:
Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
Lubricate the valve stem with clean engine oil prior to installation.