Cylinder Head - Body Off - LH
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 205-142 (T80T-4000-J)Installer, Differential Bearing Cone | |
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| 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)Handle | |
| 303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
| 303-1655Tool, Camshaft Holding | |
| 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH)Remover, Crankshaft SealTKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMHTKIT-1993-LMH/MH | |
| Three Leg Puller | |
| Oil Drain Equipment | |
| Dowel with a Diameter of 5 mm | |
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
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| Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A | - |
| Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B | - |
NOTE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
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It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body cannot be removed, refer to Cylinder Head LH in the Removal and Installation.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L V6 PowerBoost (CN) .
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- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers.
- Release the engine appearance cover from the rear and remove the engine appearance cover.
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- If equipped, remove the bolts.
- Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.
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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
- If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
- Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and position the wire harness bracket.
- Remove the bolt, pin-type retainer and position the wire harness aside.
- Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 24. Remove the pin-type retainer a position the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Disconnect the heater hose.
- Remove the bolt and position the heater hose and bracket aside.
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- Remove the bolt and position the bracket.
- Disconnect the A/C electrical connector.
- Disconnect the converter electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt, pin-type retainers and position the high voltage wire harness and bracket.
- Remove the retainers and position the high voltage wire harness and brackets from the engine.
- Remove the retainers and position the electric motor 3 phase AC cable wire harness from the engine.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Remove the pin-type retainer a position the vapor aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC -to-TB (throttle body) pipe.
- Disconnect the air bypass tube assembly from the CAC. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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- Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 4. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling and position from the valve cover. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Cut the housing above the lock tabs.
- Cut the housing arm retainer.
- Remove the housing and retainer from the valve cover spigot. Discard the PCV tube.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 4. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Loosen the clamp at the LHTC.
- Disconnect the LHTC inlet tube from the grommet and remove the inlet tube.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the electrical connector, disconnect the coupling and remove the fuel vapor purge valve. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the LHTC outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the LHTC outlet tube.
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- Disconnect the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 8. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Release the clamps and remove the heater hoses.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hose, release the clip and position aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hose and position aside.
- Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket.
- Position out the engine wiring harness.
- Disconnect the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
- If equipped
- Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
- Disconnect the wire harness retainer from the coolant hose.
- Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump electrical connector.
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- Disconnect the secondary latch and position out of the way.
- Disconnect the spring lock coupling and then disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump supply line. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
- Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump to fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts, then remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump to fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube.
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NOTE: Alternately loosen the high-pressure fuel pump bolts one complete revolution at a time.
Remove the high-pressure fuel pump bolts and then remove the high-pressure fuel pump.
- Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
- Remove the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet.
- Inspect the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet. If any flat spots or scoring are found, especially in the indicated areas, then inspect the high-pressure fuel pump and the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet drive lobe. Install new components as needed.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the pin-type retainers.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wire harness retainer.
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- Position the B+ wire protective cover and remove the nut and the B+ wire.
- Disconnect the starter generator electrical connector.
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- Disconnect the oil pressure sensor.
- Release the wire from the shield.
- Remove the wire retainer.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the pin-type retainers.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and remove the ground wire studs.
- Disconnect the RHTC electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and remove the wire harness.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the PCV tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings
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- Remove the bolt and position the A/C bracket aside.
- Remove the nuts and the CAC support.
- Remove the end nut from the EGR tube to exhaust manifold connector.
- Remove the EGR cooler bracket and intake bolt.
- Remove the bolts and the EGR cooler.
- Remove and discard the EGR to exhaust manifold connector.
- Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.
- Remove the bolts and the intake manifold.
- Inspect the gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are not present, the gasket may be re-used.
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NOTE: This step only necessary if there are any nicks, cuts or abrasions present.
- Discard the gaskets if any nicks, cuts or abrasions are present after inspection.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the cylinder heads and the intake manifold.
- Cut the coolant pump belt.
- Remove the following items:
- Using the 14 mm lug feature, rotate lower tensioner arm counter-clockwise (downward).
- Pin the lower tensioner arm to the backing plate using a suitable tool. Use the General Equipment: Dowel with a Diameter of 5 mm
- Using the 14 mm lift lug feature, rotate upper tensioner arm clockwise (upward).
- Pin the upper tensioner arm to the backing plate using a suitable tool. Use the General Equipment: Dowel with a Diameter of 5 mm
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the nut, bolt and the starter generator.
- Remove the starter generator stud.
- Disconnect the hose remove the bolts and the cabin heater coolant pump.
- Release the clamp, remove the bolts and the thermostat housing.
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
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- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
- Discard the bolt.
- Using a three leg puller, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
- Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
- Remove the nuts and the CAC tube bracket. Remove the dipstick.
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NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
- Remove the bolts and the ignition coil-on-plugs.
- Remove the bolts and the CMP sensors.
- Inspect the coil seals for rips, nicks or tears.
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NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid or damage may occur.NOTE: If the VCT oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.
Loosen the fasteners and remove the LH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
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NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid or damage may occur.NOTE: If the VCT oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.
Loosen the fasteners and remove the RH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the damaged seal(s). Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.NOTE: Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the damaged seal(s). Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- Remove the bolts.
- Using a pry tool, locate the 5 pry pads shown and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.
- Using the special tools, remove and discard the oil pump electrical connector seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
- Remove and discard the right turbocharger exhaust flange nuts.
- Remove the LHTC oil supply tube bolts, then remove and discard the TC oil supply tube.
- Remove and discard the turbocharger fitting and oil filter assembly from the engine block.
- Remove the LHTC oil return tube bolts, then remove and discard the TC oil return tube.
- Remove the TC coolant supply tube bolt, then disconnect the TC coolant supply tube.
- Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
- Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
- Verify the timing marks on the VCT units are at the positions shown.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the RH timing chain.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Remove Suggested Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
- Verify the timing marks on the VCT units are at the 11: 30 (intake) and 1: 00 o'clock (exhaust) positions.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
- Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
- Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the LH timing chain.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Remove and discard the LHVCT unit bolts.
- Remove the LHVCT units.
- Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
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NOTE: The front camshaft bearing mega cap must be removed first and then the remaining camshaft bearing caps. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the engine.
Remove the bolts and the front camshaft bearing mega cap.
- Remove the bolts and the camshaft bearing caps.
- Mark the exhaust and intake camshafts for installation into their original locations.
- Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft.
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NOTE: Mark the location of the roller follower and the hydraulic lash adjuster assembly before removal.
- Remove the camshaft roller follower and hydraulic lash adjuster assemblies.
- Separate the hydraulic lash adjusters from the spring clips on the camshaft roller followers.
- Inspect the hydraulic lash adjuster and roller follower for damage. If any damage is found, inspect the camshaft lobes and valves for damage. Replace damaged components as necessary.
- Remove the bolts and the fuel rails.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector O-ring seals.
- Remove and discard the fuel rail-to-fuel rail high-pressure tube.
- Remove and discard the LH M6 bolt.
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NOTE: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.NOTE: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily. Never place the cylinder head gasket surface, unprotected, on a bench surfaceNOTE: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts must be installed. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
- Remove and discard the bolts from the LH cylinder head.
- Remove the cylinder head.
- Remove and discard the LH cylinder head gasket.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.NOTE: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
- Support the cylinder head on a bench with the head gasket side up. Check the cylinder head distortion and the cylinder block distortion. Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion .