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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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  1. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 1: Installing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters In Their Original Locations
    G04583838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    Fig 2: Lubricating Camshaft Journals With Clean Engine Oil
    G03905501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Lubricate the camshaft journals and lobes with clean engine oil.
    • Position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 3: Installing Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps In Their Original Locations
    G03885383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
    G03962481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the sprocket spacer, sprocket, washer and bolt.
    1. Position the spacer, sprocket, washer and bolt.
    2. Tighten the bolt in 2 stages:
      • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 5: Installing Sprocket Spacer, Sprocket, Washer And Bolt
    G03962744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tools, install new valve seals.
    Fig 6: Using Special Tools To Install New Valve Seals
    G03947669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G03962476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, install the valve spring, the spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 8: Using Special Tool To Install Valve Spring, Spring Retainer And Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    G03947665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Repeat the above steps and install all of the valve spring, the spring retainer and the valve spring retainer keys.
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