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Cylinder Head - LH: Installation

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  1. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Gasket
    G00567402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolts
    G00567404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the cylinder head and the new bolts.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Loosen 180 degrees.
    • Stage 4: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Stage 5: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Stage 6: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    • Stage 7: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  3. Install the ground strap and bolt onto the cowl.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Ground Strap Bolt
    G00567399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 4: Wiring Harness Retainer
    G00567400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the LH CMP sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: LH CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G00567398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH exhaust manifold. Refer to Installation .
  7. Install the LH hydraulic lash adjusters. Refer to Hydraulic Lash Adjuster .
  8. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Installation .
  9. Install the ACL. Refer to 5.0L AIR CLEANER (ACL) ASSEMBLY .
  10. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the oil pan drain plug. Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G00567405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    Fig 7: Remove Oil Filter
    G00567406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.
  12. Install a new oil filter.
    • Tighten in 2 stages:
      • 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      • additional 180 degrees.
      • Fig 8: Install Oil Filter
      G00567407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
    Fig 9: Engine Oil Filler Cap
    G00567408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to Section 303-03COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  15. After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
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