Cylinder Head RH: Installation

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Install the new cylinder head dowels and the cylinder head gasket.

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NOTE: Using too much engine oil on the threads of the cylinder head bolts may cause damage to the threads and poor sealing. Using anti-seize compounds, grease or any other lubricants other than engine oil on the cylinder head bolt threads may affect the true torque value of the bolts.

NOTE: Lightly lubricate the new M12 cylinder head bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil.
- Install the RH cylinder head.
- Install the cylinder head bolts finger tight.
  Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil / XO-10W30-QSD (WSS-M2C171-E)
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Tighten the cylinder head bolts.
Torque:

Tighten bolts 1 through 18 to : 168 lb.in (19 Nm)

Tighten bolts 1 through 18 to : 36 lb.ft (49 Nm)

Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a second time to : 36 lb.ft (49 Nm)

Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a third time to : 36 lb.ft (49 Nm)

Tighten bolts 1 through 18, an additional : 90 °

Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a second time, an additional : 90 °

Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a third time, an additional : 90 °

Tighten bolts 19 through 23 to : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

Fig 1: RH Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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Position back the engine wiring harness aside and connect the fuel volume control valve electrical connector.

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Install the secondary coolant pump and bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure the spring clip is in place and the coolant hose quick connect coupling is secure.

Connect the coolant hoses to the secondary coolant pump.

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Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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- If equipped with dual generators, position the cable and install the nut. Position back the boot.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Coolant Crossover Manifold .
2. Refer to: Rocker Arm .
3. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold RH .
4. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
5. Refer to: Cooling Fan Stator .
6. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .