Cylinder Head - RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW and CAMSHAFTS in this article .
- Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH in this article .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD in this article .
- Remove the 2 bolts and the coolant outlet tube.
- Remove the bolt and the radio interference capacitor.
- Remove the bolt and the ground strap.
- Install the 4 crossmember bolts.
- Tighten to 104 Nm (77 lb-ft).
- Remove the special tool.
- Remove the 8 bolts and the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Discard the cylinder head bolts.
- Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Inspect all areas of the deck face with a straightedge and feeler gauge. The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) deep.
NOTE:
The straightedge used must be flat within 0.0051 mm (0.0002 in) per foot of tool length.