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: If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE: Make sure that no fluids are present in the cylinder head bolt threaded bores.

Torque: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm) Stage 3: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) Stage 4: 90° Stage 5: Tighten an additional: 90°

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

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Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
2. Refer to: Camshafts .
3. Refer to: Turbocharger .
Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment. Use the General Equipment: Strap Wrench

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Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
Torque: 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)

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Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)