LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2004 >> Explorer 4.0 E, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1399 (Engine - 6.0L (99P F450/550) Diesel -- F250-F550 Super Duty) >> Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies >> Cylinder Head >> Assembly

Cylinder Head: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the valve stem seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
    G03887610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the valve.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve
    G03887609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve spring.
    Fig 3: Locating Valve Spring
    G03887608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the valve spring rotator.
    Fig 4: Locating Valve Spring Rotator
    G03887607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    1. Install the Valve Spring Compressor.
    2. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
      Fig 5: Locating Valve Spring Retainer Keys And Compressor
      G04648956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the valve spring compressor.
    Fig 6: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor
    G03887605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the press-in-place gasket.
    • Install new dowels in the cylinder head and install the gasket.
      Fig 7: Locating Gasket
      G04519005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Early build engines will have 4 rocker arm carrier-to-cylinder head bolts. Late build will have 2 rocker arm carrier-to-cylinder head bolts.
    NOTE: Early build shown, late build similar.
    NOTE: Left cylinder head shown, right cylinder head similar.
  8. Install the rocker arm carrier and the bolts.
    • Early build vehicles (M8 bolt), tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
    • Late build vehicles (M10 bolt), tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Rocker Arm Carrier Bolts
      G04614344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: When installing the exhaust manifolds, only use prevailing torque hex flange bolts with an interference fit.
    NOTE: Start installing the bolts with the second bolt from the rear on the top. The hole diameter is smaller, therefore allowing alignment of the retaining bolts.
    NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.
  9. Position the LH manifold and install the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Identifying LH Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G04648960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: When installing the exhaust manifolds, only use prevailing torque hex flange bolts with an interference fit.
    NOTE: Start installing the bolts with the second bolt from the rear on the top. The hole diameter is smaller, therefore allowing alignment of the retaining bolts.
    NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the bolt threads prior to installing the bolts.
  10. Position the RH manifold and install the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Identifying RH Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G04648961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals