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Cylinder Head - LH: Installation

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  1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
    • Clean all surfaces with metal surface prep.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  2. Position a new gasket and the cylinder head.
  3. Install the bolts and tighten in 6 stages in the sequence shown below.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten 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.
    NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06095607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the oil level indicator tube and install the stud bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    NOTE: Installation of the oil level indicator may require the assistance of a second technician to align the tube with the orifice.
    NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine oil.
  5. Install the oil level indicator.
  6. Install the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
    • Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  8. Install the camshaft roller followers.
    • Lubricate the camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions. If not reassembled in their original positions, severe engine damage may occur.
  9. Install the camshafts. For additional information, refer to VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and Installation .
  10. Install the coolant pump housing. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Installation .
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