Cylinder Head: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the new valve seal assembly.
- Install the valve.
- Install the valve spring and valve spring retainer.
- Using the Valve Spring Compressor, install the valve stem keys.
- Verify that the valve stem keys are correctly seated.
NOTE:
Lubricate the valve seal assembly with clean engine oil prior to installing.
NOTE:
The valve seal assembly will not seat completely by hand. The Valve Spring Compressor will seat the valve seal assembly when installing the valve stem keys.
NOTE:
Verify that the valve stem keys are correctly seated after removal of the Valve Spring Compressor or engine damage may occur.