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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the lifting bracket from the cylinder head.
  2. Prior to removing the exhaust manifold, inspect the exhaust manifold for warpage with a feeler gauge between the manifold and cylinder head. Record the measurement and compare with the specifications.
    3. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold Bolts
    G04648943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifolds.
    4. NOTE: Early build engines will have 4 rocker arm carrier-to-cylinder head bolts. Late build will have 2 rocker arm carrier-to-cylinder head bolts.
    NOTE: Early build shown, late build similar.
    NOTE: Left cylinder head shown, right cylinder head similar.
    Fig 2: Locating Rocker Arm Carrier Bolts
    G04614344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and separate the rocker arm carrier from the cylinder head.
  5. Remove the press-in-place gasket.
    • Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
    • Remove the cylinder head dowels.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
      Fig 3: Locating Gasket
      G04519005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the valve spring compressor.
    Fig 4: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor
    G03887605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: If necessary, strike the valve stem end with a plastic-tipped hammer to loosen the valve spring retainer keys.
  7. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
    1. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.
    2. Remove the Valve Spring Compressor.
      Fig 5: Locating Valve Spring Compressor And Keys
      G04648947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the valve spring rotator.
    Fig 6: Locating Valve Spring Rotator
    G03887607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the valve spring.
    Fig 7: Locating Valve Spring
    G03887608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the valve.
    Fig 8: Identifying Valve
    G03887609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the valve stem seal.
    Fig 9: Identifying Valve Stem Seal
    G03887610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Clean and inspect the valves, valve guides and seats. If they are serviceable, resurface to specification.
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