Cylinder Head: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the same position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil.

Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

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NOTE: Use valve stem seal pliers (such as BeTooll HW0107 or equivalent).
- Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil.
  Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)
- Use commercially available valve stem seal pliers to install the valve stem seal.
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NOTE: Use a small screwdriver and multi-purpose grease to install the valve collets.

Check the seating of the valve collet. 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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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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- Torque: 15 lb.ft (21 Nm)
- Tighten the fasteners to specification a second time.
  Torque: 15 lb.ft (21 Nm)
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Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

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Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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1. Torque: 168 lb.in (19 Nm)
2. Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
3. Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
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