Cylinder Head: Assembly

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All cylinder heads

NOTE: Lubricate the new valve stem seal and valve guide bore with clean engine oil.

Install the new valve stem seal.

Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil / XO-5W50-QGT (WSS-M2C931-C)

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Install the valve into the cylinder head.

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Using the special tools, install the spring, retainer and keys. Use Special Service Tool: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Set, Valve Spring Compressor, 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring, 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor, 303-1418 Compressor, Valve Spring.

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Repeat the previous steps for each of the remaining valves.
Install the spark plugs.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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RH cylinder heads
Install a new CHT sensor.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant prior to installing.

Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant outlet pipe.

Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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LH cylinder heads
- Install the heat shield and the fasteners.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the intake and exhaust CMP sensors, the radio interference capacitor and the fasteners.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Using a new gasket, install the coolant outlet and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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