Rocker Arms, Valve Springs, Push Rods, Valve Tappets: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent	WSS-M2C153-H

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

CAUTION: If components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same position. Mark the components for location.

Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH or VALVE COVER RH .
If removing the valve tappets, remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

Part	Steps
Rocker arm	1-3
Push rod	1-4
Valve tappet	1-7
Valve spring	1-3, 8-11

Fig 2: Rocker Arms, Valve Springs, Push Rods, Valve Tappets Parts Removal Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.