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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
  2. Prior to removing the exhaust manifold, inspect the exhaust manifold for warpage with a feeler gauge between the manifold and cylinder head. Record the measurement and compare with the specifications.
    3. Fig 1: Left Exhaust Manifold Bolts
    GF0005838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  3. Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifolds.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Arm Carrier Bolts
    GF0005824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Left cylinder head shown, right cylinder head similar.
  4. Remove the bolts and separate the rocker arm carrier from the cylinder head.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Gasket
    G04519005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the press-in-place gasket.
    • Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
    • Remove the cylinder head dowels.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor
    G03887605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the valve spring compressor.
    7. Fig 5: Valve Spring Retainer Key
    GF0005839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If necessary, strike the valve stem end with a plastic-tipped hammer to loosen the valve spring retainer keys.
  7. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
    1. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
    2. Remove the Valve Spring Compressor.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Valve Spring Rotator
    G03887607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the valve spring rotator.
    9. Fig 7: Locating Valve Spring
    G03887608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the valve spring.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Valve
    G03887609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the valve.
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
    G03887610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the valve stem seal.
  12. Clean and inspect the valves, valve guides and seats. If they are serviceable, resurface to specification.
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