Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the special tool, compress the valve spring (6513) and remove the valve spring retainers (6518).

Fig 1: Compressing Valve Spring And Removing Valve Spring Retainers
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Remove the valve springs (6513).
- For component tests, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Fig 2: Removing Valve Springs
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Remove the valve seal (6A517).

Fig 3: Removing Valve Seal
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Remove the valve (6507/6505).
- For component tests, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Fig 4: Removing Valve
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
- Lubricate the valve stem and the valve seal with clean engine oil.