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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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  1. Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 1: Using Special Tools To Compress Valve Spring And Remove Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    G03947665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the valve spring retainer, the valve spring, the valve stem seal and valve.
    • Discard the valve seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Spring Retainer, Valve Spring, Valve Stem Seal And Valve
    G03962736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Repeat the above steps and remove all of the valve springs, valve stem seals and valves.
    • Discard the valve stem seals.
  4. Install the special tools on the camshaft.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tools On Camshaft
    G03962737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt, washer and the camshaft sprocket.
  6. Remove the special tool from the camshaft.
  7. Remove the camshaft sprocket spacer.
  8. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts, camshaft bearing caps and the camshaft.
  9. Clean and inspect the camshaft bearing caps.
    • One of the bearing caps contains an oil flow restriction groove. Make sure the groove is free of foreign material.
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Flow Restriction Groove
    G03948004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters are positional. Mark each hydraulic lash adjuster for installation in its original location.
    Fig 5: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    G03885650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
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