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Valve Spring, Retainer and Seal: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C930-A
    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer
    G06062541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install a new valve stem seal.
  2. Using the Valve Spring Compressors, install the valve spring, retainer and key.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Compressors
    G06062293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to VALVE TAPPETS .