Cylinder Head - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
- Clean all surfaces with metal surface prep.
- Position a new gasket and the cylinder head.
- Install the bolts and tighten in 6 stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Install the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
- Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
- Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
- Install the camshaft roller followers.
- Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
- Install the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to Valve Train Components - Exploded View and Camshafts - RH .
- Install the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold .
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gauges which make leak paths.
NOTE:
New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
CAUTION:
The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
CAUTION:
The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.