Cylinder Head: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 1.NOTE: Front side shown in illustration, rear similar.
Remove the bolts and the LH and RH engine lift eyes.
- 3.NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs.
- 4.NOTE: Place all parts in order to one side.NOTE: Remove the valve collet, using some multi-purpose grease and a small screwdriver.
Using the special tools, remove the valve collet, valve spring retainer and the valve spring.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Set, Valve Spring Compressor, 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring, 303-472 (T94P-6565-AH) Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor, 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor.
Material
: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)
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- Position the Valve Stem Oil Seal Remover and the Slide Hammer over the seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-468 (T94P-6510-AH) Remover, Valve Stem Oil Seal, 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer.
- Pull up on the Slide Hammer and remove and discard the valve stem seal.
- Position the Valve Stem Oil Seal Remover and the Slide Hammer over the seal.
- 9.NOTE: Install new parts, as necessary.
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The end of the stem for grooves or scoring.
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The valve face and the edge for pits, grooves or scores.
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The valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warpage and cracking.
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The valve margin for wear.
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