Cylinder Head: Disassembly
- Remove the bolts and the LH and RH engine lift eyes.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold studs.
- Remove and discard the CHT sensor.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.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: Pull out the fuel rail in the direction of the fuel injector axis or damage may occur to the fuel injectors.NOTE: Use compressed air and remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, the engine block and the general surrounding area of the fuel rail and the fuel injectors.NOTE: When removing the fuel rail, the fuel injectors may remain in the cylinder head and require the use of a Fuel Injector Remover tool to extract. Wiggling the injector by hand to break it loose may allow the injector to be removed by hand.
Remove the bolts and the fuel rail.
- Remove the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector clips.
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NOTE: Use minimal force to remove the fuel injectors that remained in the cylinder head with the Fuel Injector Remover tool or damage to the fuel injector assembly may occur. Wiggling the injector by hand to break it loose may allow the injector to be removed by hand.
Using the special tools, remove any of the fuel injectors that remained in the cylinder head.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer, 310-206-01 Adapter for 310-206.
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NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the tip of the fuel injector.NOTE: Do not use a brush to clean the tip of the fuel injector.
Using the special tool, clean the cylinder head fuel injector bores.
Use Special Service Tool: 310-205 Fuel Injector Brush.
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NOTE: Note the correct orientation of the fuel injector support rings, to insure the correct installation of the new fuel injector support rings.
Remove and discard the fuel injector O-rings and fuel injector support rings.
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NOTE: Use care when removing the lower Teflon® seals, not to scratch, nick or gouge the fuel injectors.NOTE: Do not attempt to cut the lower Teflon® seal without first pulling it away from the fuel injector or damage to the injector may occur.
- Pull the lower Teflon® seal away from the injector.
- Carefully cut, remove and discard the lower fuel injector Teflon® seals.
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NOTE: Place all parts in order to one side.NOTE: Remove the valve collet, using some multi-purpose grease and a small screwdriver.
Using the special tools, remove the valve collet, valve spring retainer and the valve spring.
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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- Position the Valve Stem Oil Seal Remover and the Slide Hammer over the seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-468 (T94P-6510-AH) Remover, Valve Stem Oil Seal, 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer.
- Pull up on the Slide Hammer and remove and discard the valve stem seal.
- Position the Valve Stem Oil Seal Remover and the Slide Hammer over the seal.
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NOTE: Mark each valve location if the original valves are to be used.
Remove the valve.
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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.
- Repeat the appropriate removal steps for all of the other valves.