Cylinder Head: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the valve stem seal.
- Install the valve.
- Install the valve spring.
- Install the valve spring rotator.
- Install the valve spring retainer keys.
- Install the Valve Spring Compressor.
- Install the valve spring retainer keys.
- Remove the valve spring compressor.
- Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install new dowels in the cylinder head and install the gasket.
- Install the rocker arm carrier and the bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Position the LH manifold and install the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
- Position the RH manifold and install the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
- Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
NOTE:
Left cylinder head shown, right cylinder head similar.
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.
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.