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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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    ALL CYLINDER HEADS 

  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals With Clean Engine Oil
    G02763318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. ROMEO CYLINDER HEADS (4.6L) 

  2. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 2: Installing Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps In Locations
    G02763319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence - Romeo Engine (4.6L)
    G02763320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. WINDSOR CYLINDER HEADS (5.4L) 

  4. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 4: Installing Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps
    G02763321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence - Windsor Engine (5.4L)
    G02763322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. ALL CYLINDER HEADS 

    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems using clean engine oil.
    Fig 6: Installing Valves In Valve Guides In Cylinder Head
    G02763323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.
  7. Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.
    Fig 7: Installing Valve Stem Seals Using Special Tool
    G02763324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.
    Fig 8: Installing Valve Springs And Valve Spring Retainers Onto Valves
    G02763325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G02763326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 10: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys Using Special Tool
    G02763327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters using clean engine oil.
    Fig 11: Installing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    G02763328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
  12. Remove the special tool, unless the cylinder head is to be installed in-vehicle.
    Fig 12: Removing Special Tool
    G02763329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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