Cylinder Head: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Position NEW cylinder head gasket on engine block. Install cylinder head using NEW cylinder head bolts. Apply clean engine oil to cylinder head bolt threads. Tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1 and Fig 2. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Inspect water crossover "O" rings for wear or damage. Replace "O" rings (if necessary). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

NOTE: Additional in-vehicle procedures are not available from manufacturer.

Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of LH Cylinder Head Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Installing Sequence Of RH Cylinder Head Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.