Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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Install a new cylinder head gasket.

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

Install the LH cylinder head and new bolts.

Torque: Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) Stage 2: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) Stage 3: 90 deg. Stage 4: 90 deg. Stage 5: 45 deg.

Fig 1: LH Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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Install the M6 bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil and install.

Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

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Install the upper LH timing chain guide.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install a new thermostat housing gasket.

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Install the new lower intake manifold gaskets.

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NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

NOTE: Make sure that the fuel rail and the fuel injectors do not come out of the lower intake manifold.

Install the lower intake manifold and the bolts.

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the thermostat housing bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 90 deg.

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- Install the RH block coolant drain plug.
  Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 720 deg.
- If equipped, install the block heater.
  Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Install the LH block coolant drain plug.
Torque: Stage 1: 142 lb.in (16 Nm) Stage 2: 180 deg.

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- Install the new studs.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Install the new exhaust manifold gasket.
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Install LH catalytic converter and the 3 new lower nuts finger tight.
Torque: Stage 1: Install the 3 new upper LH catalytic converter nuts and tighten to: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten the 3 lower LH catalytic converter nuts to: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Install the nuts on the catalytic converter support bracket.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Install the heat shield and the bolts.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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NOTE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate.
  Material: Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / YN-12-D (WSH-M1C231-B)
- Install the A/C compressor inlet line and nuts.
  Torque: Compressor nut: 159 lb.in (18 Nm) Bracket nut: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

Install the CMP sensors and the bolts.

Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Connect the wire harness retainers and the electrical connectors.

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Install the LH camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .