Cylinder Head: Assembly

All cylinder heads 

• 1.
  
  
  NOTE: Lubricate the new valve stem seal and valve guide bore with clean engine oil.

  Install the new valve stem seal.

  Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil / XO-5W50-QGT (WSS-M2C931-C)

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• 2.
  
  Install the valve into the cylinder head.

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• 3.
  
  Using the special tools, install the spring, retainer and keys. Use Special Service Tool: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Set, Valve Spring Compressor., 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring., 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor., 303-1418 Compressor, Valve Spring.

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• 4.
  
  Repeat the previous steps for each of the remaining valves.

• 5.
  
  Install the spark plugs.

  Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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RH cylinder heads 

• 6.
  
  Install a new CHT sensor.

  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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• 7.
  
  Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.

  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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• 8.
  
  
  NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant prior to installing.

  Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant outlet pipe.

  Material: Motorcraft ® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)

  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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LH cylinder heads 

• 9.
  
  
  • Install the heat shield and the fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

  • Install the intake and exhaust CMP sensors, the radio interference capacitor and the fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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• 10.
  
  Using a new gasket, install the coolant outlet and the bolts.

  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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