Cylinder Head: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A	-
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30	-

NOTE: 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, may cause engine failure.

NOTE: The flexplate and spacer plate must be removed before mounting the engine on the engine stand.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to the appropriate exploded view under the ASSEMBLY procedures in this service information.

All cylinder heads

Remove the engine. For additional information, refer to ENGINE in this service information.
Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
- Discard the 8 flexplate bolts.
Fig 1: Locating Flexplate And Bolts
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Remove the spacer plate.

Fig 2: Locating Spacer Plate
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Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bolt and the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor And Bolt
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Mount the engine on a work stand.
Remove the Engine Lifting Brackets.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Lifting Bracket And Engine Support Brackets
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Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.

Fig 5: Locating Engine Oil Pressure Switch Connector And Retainer
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Disconnect the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil control solenoid electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.

Fig 6: Locating LH Variable Camshaft Timing System Oil Control Solenoid Connector And Retainers
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Disconnect the 3 engine wiring harness position retainers from the LH valve cover.

Fig 7: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Position Retainers
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Disconnect the wiring harness retainer, the Knock Sensor (KS) and Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer, Knock Sensor And Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the LH and RH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 9: Locating LH/RH Camshaft Position (CMP) Electrical Connectors
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Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor.

Fig 10: Identifying Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor
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Disconnect the RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) system oil control solenoid electrical connector and the 2 wiring harness retainers.

Fig 11: Locating RH VCT System Oil Control Solenoid Connector And Retainers
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Disconnect the 3 engine wiring harness position retainers from the RH valve cover and remove the engine wiring harness.

Fig 12: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Position Retainers
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Fig 13: Locating Ignition Wires From Valve Cover Retainers And Lower Spark Plugs

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Disconnect the 8 ignition wires from the valve cover retainers and the lower spark plugs.
Remove the 2 bolts and the LH and RH CMP sensors.

Fig 14: Locating LH/RH CMP Sensors Bolts
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

NOTE: Remove the valve cover carefully, or the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid may be damaged.

NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Fig 15: Locating LH Valve Cover And Gasket Bolts

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Loosen the 10 bolts and remove the LH valve cover and discard the gasket.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

NOTE: Remove the valve cover carefully, or the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid may be damaged.

NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Fig 16: Locating RH Valve Cover And Gasket Bolts

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Loosen the 10 bolts and remove the RH valve cover and discard the gasket.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Remove the 6 bolts, the coolant pump pulley and the 2 accessory drive belt idler pulleys.

Fig 17: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley And Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulleys Bolts
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Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

Fig 18: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
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Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
Using the 3 Jaw Puller and Step Plate, remove the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 19: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Jaw Puller And Step Plate
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NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

Fig 20: Removing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal

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Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
Remove the front 4 oil pan bolts.

Fig 21: Locating Front Oil Pan Bolts
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NOTE: Correct fastener location is essential for the assembly procedure. Record fastener location.

Fig 22: Locating Engine Valve Cover Bolts

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Remove the 17 bolts and the 3 studs.
Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
- Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
Fig 23: Removing Engine Front Cover
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Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is open.
Remove the 10 bolts and the LH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.

Fig 24: Locating LH Intake Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolt
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Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 intake valve is closed.
Remove the 10 bolts and the RH intake rocker arm shaft assembly.

Fig 25: Locating RH Intake Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolt
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Rotate the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is closed.
Remove the 10 bolts and the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.

Fig 26: Locating RH Exhaust Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Bolt
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Remove the engine clockwise until the No. 1 exhaust valve is closed.
Remove the 10 bolts and the RH exhaust rocker arm shaft assembly.

Fig 27: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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Position the crankshaft keyway at the 11 o'clock position.

Fig 28: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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Remove the 2 bolts, the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.

Fig 29: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.

Fig 30: Removing RH Timing Chain Guide Bolt
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Remove the RH timing chain.

Fig 31: Removing RH Timing Chain
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Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.

Fig 32: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
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Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 33: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.

Fig 34: Locating LH Timing Chain Guide Bolt
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Remove the LH timing chain.

Fig 35: Locating LH Timing Chain
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LH cylinder head
Remove the 2 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 36: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Bolts
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Remove the 8 nuts, the 8 studs, the LH exhaust manifold and gaskets.
- Discard the 8 nuts and the 8 studs.
- Discard the 2 gasket.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Fig 37: Locating Nuts And Exhaust Manifold LH
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NOTE: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from the engine. Cylinder head warpage may result if a warm or hot cylinder head is removed.

NOTE: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine.

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.

NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface, or the cylinder head may be damaged.

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

Fig 38: Locating LH Cylinder Head And Bolts

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Remove the 11 bolts and the LH cylinder head.
- Discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Discard the 11 cylinder head bolts.
RH cylinder head
Remove the 2 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 39: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
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Remove the 8 nuts, the 8 studs, the RH exhaust manifold and gaskets.
- Discard the 8 nuts and the 8 studs.
- Discard the 2 gasket.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Fig 40: Locating Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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NOTE: The engine support insulator bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed or damage to the vehicle may occur. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

Fig 41: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator-To-Cylinder Block Bracket Bolts

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Remove the 4 bolts and the RH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
- Discard the 4 support insulator-to-cylinder block bolts.
Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
Fig 42: Locating Oil Level Indicator Tube And Bolt
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Remove the nut and the ground strap.

Fig 43: Locating Ground Strap And Nut
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NOTE: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from the engine. Cylinder head warpage may result if a warm or hot cylinder head is removed.

NOTE: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine.

NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surface, or the cylinder head may be damaged.

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are a tighten-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

Fig 44: Locating Cylinder Head Bolts

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Remove the 10 bolts and the RH cylinder head.
- Discard the cylinder head gasket.
- Discard the 10 cylinder head bolts.
All cylinder heads

NOTE: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep.

NOTE: If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.

Clean the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block in the following sequence.
1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
2. Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions and allow to set for several minutes.
3. Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
4. Apply metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond with the new gasket. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
Support the cylinder heads on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion, paying particular attention to the oil pressure feed area. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.