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Cylinder Head - LH: Removal

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CAUTION: 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold .
  3. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  4. Remove the LH camshafts. For additional information, refer to Valve Train Components - Exploded View  and Camshafts - LH .
    5. CAUTION: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  5. Remove the camshaft roller followers.
    6. CAUTION: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  6. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
  7. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  8. Remove the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts.
  9. Remove the oil level indicator.
  10. Remove the stud bolt and then remove the oil level indicator tube.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  11. Remove the 3 bolts and position the coolant pump aside.
    12. Fig 1: Locating Coolant Pump And Bolts
    GF0024252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
  12. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
    13. Fig 2: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
    GF0017059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the cylinder head and support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up.
    • Discard the gasket and the bolts.
    14. NOTE: The straightedge used must be flat within 0.0051 mm (0.0002 in) per foot of tool length.
  14. Inspect all areas of the deck face with a straightedge and feeler gauge. The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 in).
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