Cylinder Head: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil.

Install the valves.

NOTE: Use the protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve seals. Lubricate the valve stems and guides with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install the valve seals.

NOTE: Check the seating of the valve collets.

Using the Valve Spring Compressors, install the valve springs.
- Insert the valve springs and the valve spring retainers.
- Compress the valve springs and install the valve collets, using grease and a small screwdriver.
  
  Fig 2: Inserting Valve Spring And Valve Spring Retainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil.

Install the valve tappets.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plugs.

Install the spark plugs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Install the CHT sensor.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Using a new gasket, install the coolant outlet and bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the EGR valve, using a new gasket.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).