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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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  1. Install the valve stem seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seal
    G03887610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the valve.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve
    G03887609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve spring.
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring
    G03887608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the valve spring rotator.
    Fig 4: Installing Valve Spring Rotator
    G03887607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
    1. Install the valve spring compressor.
    2. Install the valve spring retainer keys.
      Fig 5: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
      G03887615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the valve spring compressor.
    Fig 6: Removing Valve Spring Compressor
    G03887605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the press-in-place gasket.
    • Install new dowels in the cylinder head and install the gasket.
      Fig 7: Identifying Press-In-Place Gasket
      G04519005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the rocker arm carrier on the cylinder head and install the bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Rocker Arm Carrier And Bolts - With Torque Specifications
    G03887669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. 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.
    Fig 9: LH Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence - With Torque Specification
    G03887221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the LH manifold and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
    10. 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.
    Fig 10: RH Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence - With Torque Specification
    G03887226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH manifold and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  11. Install the lifting bracket on the cylinder head.
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