Cylinder Head: Disassembly
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During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
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If the components are to be reinstalled, mark the location of the components removed, they must be installed in the same location.
- Loosen the camshaft bearing caps 1 turn at a time until all tension is released from the camshaft bearing caps. Remove the bolts, the camshaft caps and the camshafts.
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NOTE: If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.NOTE: The number on the valve tappets only reflects the digits that follow the decimal. For example, a tappet with the number 0.650 has the thickness of 0.1437 in (3.65 mm).
Remove the valve tappets.
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NOTE: Install new components as necessary.
Inspect the valve tappets.
- Remove the bolts, the stud bolts and the CAC.
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NOTE: Install new components as necessary.
Inspect the CAC gasket.
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NOTE: The bolts remain captured in the intake manifold.
Loosen the bolts and remove the intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the CHT sensor.
- Remove the bolt and the bracket.
- Remove the cylinder head plug and discard.
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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.NOTE: If a spark plug is dropped, internal damage may result and the spark plug must be discarded. The use of a damaged spark plug may cause cylinder misfire resulting in engine damage.NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs.
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NOTE: Use a small screwdriver and multi-purpose grease to remove the valve collets.
Using the special tools, remove the valve collets, valve spring retainers and the valve springs. 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)
- Inspect and install new parts, as necessary.
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NOTE: Use valve stem seal pliers (such as BeTooll HW0107 or equivalent).
- Use commercially available valve stem seal pliers to remove the valve stem seal.
- Discard the valve stem seal.
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NOTE: Note the location of the valves if they are to be reused.
Remove the intake and exhaust valves.
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NOTE: Install new parts, as necessary.
- The end of the stem for grooves or scoring.
- The valve face and the edge for pits, grooves or scores.
- The valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warpage and cracking.
- The valve margin for wear.