Cylinder Head - RH: Installation

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NOTE: If the cylinder head is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed.

Install a new gasket, the RH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 5 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees
- Stage 5: Tighten 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying RH Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the M6 bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating M6 Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Install the RH valve tappets.

Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Head Valve Tappets
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the ground wire and bolt to the rear of the RH cylinder head.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP sensor O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

Install the 2 RH CMP sensors and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating RH CMP Sensors And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the 2 RH CMP sensors electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Locating RH Camshaft Position Sensors Electrical Connectors
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH upper primary timing chain guide and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Install the RH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT - RH .
Raise the catalytic converter and install the new LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Position the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe and install the 2 new bolts.
- Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Dual Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect and attach the RH and LH HO2S electrical connectors.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .