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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the spark plugs.
  2. Using the special tool, remove the camshaft roller followers.
    Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Roller Followers
    G03274811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool to compress the valve spring, remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring and the retainer.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys, Retainer & Spring
    G03274812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the valve.
  5. Repeat the procedure until all of the valves are removed.
  6. Remove the valve stem seals.
    7. NOTE: Mark the position of the camshaft bearing caps so they can be installed in their original position.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Caps Removal Sequence
    G03274813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the camshaft bearing caps and the oil supply tube.
  8. Remove the camshaft.
    Fig 4: Removing Camshaft
    G03274814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the cylinder head. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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