Cylinder Head: Assembly

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NOTE: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the same position from which they were removed.

Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil and install the valves.

Material

: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)
Using the special tool, install the valve seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-470 (T94P-6510-CH) Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal.
Material

: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

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NOTE: Install the valve collet, using some multi-purpose grease and a small screwdriver.

NOTE: Check the seating of the valve collet.

Using the special tools, install the valve spring, valve spring retainer and the valve collet. 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)

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NOTE: Only use hand tools when installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Install the spark plugs.

Torque

: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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NOTE: Install the gasket.

Install the coolant outlet and the bolts.

Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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NOTE: Front side shown, rear similar.

Install the LH and RH engine lift eyes and the bolts.

Torque

: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

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