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RH side

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    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the timing chain cassette, an assistant will be required to help position the cylinder head in the vehicle.
    NOTE: New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of 12-MM Bolts
    GF0009327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the cylinder head. Install 8 new 12-mm bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Install 2 new 8-mm bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating 8-Mm Bolts
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    • Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
  3. Tighten the eight 12-mm bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of 12-MM Bolts
    GF0009327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Stage 1: Tighten 90 degrees.
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  4. NOTE: The camshaft gear must turn freely on the camshaft. DO NOT tighten the bolt at this time.
  5. Remove the rubber band. Install the camshaft sprocket and bolt.
  6. Install the RH timing drive cassette upper bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  7. Position the wiring harness bracket and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  8. Install the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold - RH  in this article.
  9. Install the RH inner fender splash shield.
  10. Install new wiring harness retainers and attach the wiring harness.
  11. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  12. Position the generator bracket and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
  13. Position the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
    GF0009329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  14. Connect the generator electrical connectors and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).