Cylinder Head: Installation

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.

NOTE: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the metal surface prep.

NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.

Fig 1: Cleaning Head Gasket And Cylinder Head Using Plastic Scraping Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Clean the specified component with the specified material.
Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A
Refer to: CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION .
Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Torque :
Stage 1: 7 Nm

Stage 2: 15 Nm

Stage 3: 55 Nm

Stage 4: 90°

Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90°
Fig 4: Locating CHT Electrical Connector
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Fig 5: Locating Coolant Hoses On Coolant Outlet And ECT Sensor Electrical Connector
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Fig 6: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt On Cylinder Head
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Torque : 20 Nm

Fig 7: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt On Cylinder Head
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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Valve Tappets .
2. Refer to: FUEL INJECTOR .
Torque : 27 Nm

Fig 8: Locating Drain Plug
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Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)

Torque :

Stage 1: 8 Nm

Stage 2: 180°

Fig 9: Lubricating Engine Oil Filter Gasket With Clean Engine Oil
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Refer to: TURBOCHARGER .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Material : Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP (WSS-M2C946-A)