Cylinder Head - LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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 LH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown below in 5 stages:
- Install the M6 bolt.
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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 LH valve tappets.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the rear of the LH cylinder head.
- If equipped, install the ground strap and bolt.
- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP sensor O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
Install the 2 LH CMP sensors and the 2 bolts.
- Connect the 2 LH CMP
sensors electrical connectors.
- Install the LH upper primary timing chain guide and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Install the LH camshafts. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT - LH .
- Raise the catalytic convertor and install the new LH and RH catalytic convertor-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.
- and attach the RH and LH HO2S electrical connectors.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .