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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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  1. Install the valve stem seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
    G03887610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the valve.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve
    G03887609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve spring.
    Fig 3: Locating Valve Spring
    G03887608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the valve spring rotator.
    Fig 4: Locating Valve Spring Rotator
    G03887607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    1. Install the valve spring compressor.
    2. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 5: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    G03899965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the valve spring compressor.
    Fig 6: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor
    G03887605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the press-in-place gasket.
    • Install new dowels in the cylinder head and install the gasket.
    Fig 7: Locating Gasket
    G04519005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the rocker arm carrier on the cylinder head and install the bolts.
    Fig 8: Rocker Arm Carrier And Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03887669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: When installing the exhaust manifolds, only use prevailing torque hex flange bolts with an interference fit.
    NOTE: Start installing the bolts with the second bolt from the rear on the top. The hole diameter is smaller, therefore allowing alignment of the retaining bolts.
    NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.
    Fig 9: LH Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence With Torque Specification
    G03887221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the LH manifold and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
    10. NOTE: When installing the exhaust manifolds, only use prevailing torque hex flange bolts with an interference fit.
    NOTE: Start installing the bolts with the second bolt from the rear on the top. The hole diameter is smaller, therefore allowing alignment of the retaining bolts.
    NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.
    Fig 10: RH Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence With Torque Specification
    G03887226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH manifold and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  11. Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
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