Cylinder Head: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the cylinder head gasket surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.
- Install a new head gasket.
- Install the cylinder head and new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in five stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Turn the bolts 90 degrees.
- Stage 5: Turn the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- Connect the coolant bypass hose.
- Connect the EGR coolant hose.
- Connect the engine coolant temperature sender unit and the EGR valve electrical connectors.
- Connect the EGR tube and the ground strap.
- Install the PCV hose clips.
- Install the fuel injector supply manifold spacers.
- Install the fuel injector supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 2.3L .
- Install the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
- Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFTS .
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
NOTE:
The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
NOTE:
Lubricate the cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil.