Cylinder Head: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with 5W-30 Engine Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

Fig 1: Installing Valves

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Install the valves.

NOTE: Use the seal protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve stem seals.

Fig 2: Installing Valve Stem Seals

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Lubricate valve and guides with engine oil and using the special tool install the valve stem seals onto the cylinder head valve guides.
Place the valve spring in position over the valve and install the valve spring retainer.
Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer keys.
- Remove the special tools.
Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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Install the front lifting eye.

Fig 4: Installing Front Lifting Eye
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Install the rear lifting eye.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Lifting Eye
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Install the inner timing belt cover.

Fig 6: Installing Inner Timing Belt Cover
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Install the timing belt tensioner and the idler pulley.

Fig 7: Installing Timing Belt Tensioner And Idler Pulley
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NOTE: Clean and inspect the intake manifold gasket. Install a new intake manifold gasket if necessary.

Install the intake manifold inner section.

NOTE: Install a new intake manifold locknut.

Fig 8: Installing Intake Manifold Inner Section Locknut And Bolts

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Install the intake manifold inner section locknut and bolts (intake manifold shown removed for clarity).
Install the bracket.

Fig 9: Installing Bracket
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Assemble the two sections of the intake manifold.

Fig 10: Assembling Sections Of Intake Manifold
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Install the fuel injection supply manifold.

Fig 11: Installing Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
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Connect the vacuum line to the fuel pulse damper.

Fig 12: Connecting Vacuum Line To Fuel Pulse Damper
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Connect the vacuum line to the fuel pressure sensor.

Fig 13: Connecting Vacuum Line To Fuel Pressure Sensor
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Install the electronic ignition (EI) coil pack.

Fig 14: Installing Electronic Ignition Coil Pack
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Install the CMP sensor.

Fig 15: Installing CMP Sensor
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Connect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.

Fig 16: Connecting Idle Air Control Valve Electrical Connector
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Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 17: Connecting CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 18: Connecting Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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