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Cylinder Head: Assembly

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  1. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil and install the camshaft.
  2. Install the 6 camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
    • Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
    • Position the front camshaft bearing cap.
    • Position the remaining 5 camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the 12 bolts finger-tight.
  3. NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  4. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
  5. NOTE: Lubricate the valve seal and valve stem with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  6. Position a new valve seal onto the valve stem.
  7. Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install the new valve seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Seal Using Special Tool
    G06126401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed into their original locations or engine damage may occur.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    G06126394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, install the valve spring, the valve spring retainer and the 2 valve spring retainer keys.
  10. Repeat the previous 2 steps for each valve.
  11. Remove the 12 bolts the front camshaft bearing cap and then the remaining bearing caps.
  12. Remove the camshaft.