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Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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  1. Using metal surface cleaner, clean the cylinder head sealing surfaces.
    Fig 1: Cleaning Cylinder Head Sealing Surfaces
    G01592285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Check the cylinder head and the cylinder block for flatness. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    3. NOTE: The "V" notch in the cylinder head gasket faces the front of the engine.
    Fig 2: Positioning Cylinder Head Gasket
    G01592286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position a new cylinder head gasket.
  4. Position the cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Positioning Cylinder Head
    G01592287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts in five stages in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen the bolts one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Rotate an additional 90 degrees.
    • Stage 5: Rotate an additional 90 degrees.
    Fig 4: Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
    G01592288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the power steering pump and bracket assembly.
    • Install the bolt.
    • Install the two nuts.
    • Connect the power steering return hose.
    Fig 5: Installing Power Steering Pump And Bracket Assembly
    G01592289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH .
  8. Install the spark plug wires.
    Fig 6: Installing Spark Plug Wires
    G01592290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the drive belt tensioner and bolt.
    Fig 7: Installing Drive Belt Tensioner And Bolt
    G01592291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the drive belt idler pulley and bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Drive Belt Idler Pulley And Bolt
    G01592292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the generator and the retainers.
    Fig 9: Installing Generator And Retainers
    G01592293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the generator electrical connections.
    Fig 10: Connecting Generator Electrical Connections
    G01592294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine anti-roll strut brace and the retainers.
    Fig 11: Installing Engine Anti-Roll Strut Brace And Retainers
    G01592295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  15. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
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