Cylinder Head: Assembly

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 Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.

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 Onto Cylinder Head Valve Guides

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Lubricate valve and guides with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H 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 CHT sensor.

Fig 4: Installing CHT Sensor
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Install the front lifting eye.

Fig 5: Front Lifting Eye Bolt Torque Specification
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Install the rear lifting eye.

Fig 6: Rear Lifting Eye Torque Specification
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Install the bracket.

Fig 7: Bracket Bolt Torque Specification
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Install the inner timing belt cover.
Install the timing belt tensioner and pulley.

Fig 8: Timing Belt Tensioner And Pulley Bolt Torque Specification
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Install the exhaust manifold.

Fig 9: Exhaust Manifold Bolts Torque Specification
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Install the intake manifold.

Fig 10: Intake Manifold Torque Specification
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Install the ignition coil bracket.

Fig 11: Ignition Coil Bracket Bolts Torque Specification
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Install the camshaft sensor.

Fig 12: Camshaft Sensor Bolt Torque Specification
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