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Cylinder Head: Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
  1. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block (6010) with the small hole to the front of the engine. Position the cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Installing Head Gasket On Cylinder Block
    G01535934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Always use new bolts.
    NOTE: Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 2: Installing Bolts
    G01535935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the four new (A) short bolts and the four new (B) long bolts.
    3. NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in three steps
    Fig 3: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
    G01535936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown:
    • Stage 1: 20 Nm (14 lb-ft)
    • Stage 2: 40 Nm (29 lb-ft)
    • Stage 3: 50 Nm (36 lb-ft)
    4. CAUTION: Do not loosen all of the bolts at one time. Each bolt must be loosened and the final tightening completed prior to working on the next bolt in the sequence.
    Fig 4: Tightening Short Bolt Or Long Bolt To Specification Indicated
    G01535937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Refer to location note made during removal and make sure components are installed in the correct location.
  4. In the sequence shown, loosen the bolt three turns, then tighten the (A) short bolt or (B) long bolt to the specification indicated, and then further tighten the bolt to the (C) degrees indicated.
    5. NOTE: Lubricate the push rods with clean engine oil prior to installation.
    Fig 5: Installing Push Rods
    G01535938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the push rods.
  6. Install the rocker arms.
    • Position the rocker arms.
    • Install the bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Rocker Arms
    G01535939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If new valve train components have been installed, inspect the valve clearance. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  8. If installing the RH cylinder head, install the generator mounting bracket.
    • Position the generator mounting bracket.
    • Install the bolts.
    Fig 7: Positioning Generator Mounting Bracket
    G01535940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If installing the RH cylinder head, install the idler pulley.
    1. Position the idler pulley.
    2. Install the bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Idler Pulley
    G01535941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If installing the RH cylinder head, install the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS - SINGLE GENERATOR .
  11. If installing the LH cylinder head, install the A/C compressor mounting bracket and power steering pump.
    1. Position the A/C compressor mounting bracket and power steering pump.
    2. Start the bolt.
    3. Install the bolts.
    4. Install the nuts.
    Fig 9: Installing A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
    G01535942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the knock sensor and cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting Knock Sensor
    G01535943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If installing the LH cylinder head and if so equipped, install the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
  14. Install the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH  or EXHAUST MANIFOLD RH .
    15. NOTE: Inspect the valve cover gasket (6584) for damage. Install a new valve cover gasket if necessary.
    Fig 11: Installing Valve Cover
    G01535944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the valve cover.
    1. Position the valve cover.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Install the stud bolts.
  16. If the right head was removed, install the ignition coil. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R100 .
  17. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
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