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Cylinder Head

Fig 1: Special Tool(s)
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Fig 2: Material Specifications
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    NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
  1. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustrations.
  2. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
    Fig 3: Disassembly Sequence Of Subassemblies (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Disassembly Sequence Of Subassemblies (2 Of 2)
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Item 1: Camshaft Roller Followers Disassembly Note 

  1. Using the special tool, partially compress the intake valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
    Fig 5: Compressing Intake Valve Spring And Removing The Camshaft Roller Follower
    G01634566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, partially compress the exhaust valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.
    Fig 6: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring And Removing Camshaft Roller Follower
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Item 2: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters Disassembly Note 

    NOTE: Mark the locations of the hydraulic lash adjusters to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
    Fig 7: Locating Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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  1. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.

Items 3-6: Valve Spring Retainer Keys, Valve Springs and Valve Seals Disassembly Note 

  1. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the exhaust valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 8: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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  2. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring. Remove the exhaust valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 9: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring And Removing Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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  3. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed.
    Fig 10: Identifying Valve Spring Retainer, Valve Spring And Valve Stem Seal
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  4. Remove the special tool, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve stem seal.
  5. Repeat the above three steps and remove all of the exhaust valve spring assemblies.
  6. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the intake valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 11: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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  7. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring. Remove the intake valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 12: Compressing Intake Valve Spring And Removing Intake Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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  8. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed.
    Fig 13: Identifying Valve Spring Retainer, Valve Spring And Valve Stem Seal
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  9. Remove the special tool, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve stem seal.
  10. Repeat the above three steps to remove all of the intake valve spring assemblies.

Items 20-18 Camshaft Bearing Caps Assembly Note 

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 14: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts
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  1. Install the camshaft bearing caps and tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.

Items 6-3: Valve Seals, Valve Springs and Valve Spring Retainer Keys Assembly Note 

  1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals. Repeat this step to install all the intake valve stem seals.
    Fig 15: Installing Intake Valve Stem Seals
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  2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals. Repeat this step to install all the exhaust valve stem seals.
    Fig 16: Installing Exhaust Valve Stem Seals
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  3. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the exhaust valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 17: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G01634578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the exhaust valve spring and the spring retainer over the exhaust valve stem and valve seal.
    Fig 18: Positioning Exhaust Valve Spring And Spring Retainer Over Exhaust Valve Stem And Valve Seal
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  5. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring. Install the exhaust valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 19: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring And Installing Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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  6. Repeat the above three steps to install all of the exhaust valve spring assemblies.
  7. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to protect the intake valve stem seal from damage.
    Fig 20: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
    G01634581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the intake valve spring and the spring retainer over the intake valve stem and valve seal.
    Fig 21: Identifying Intake Valve Spring And Spring Retainer Over Intake Valve Stem And Valve Seal
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  9. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring. Install the intake valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 22: Compressing Intake Valve Spring And Installing Intake Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    G01634583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Repeat the above three steps to install all of the intake valve spring assemblies.

Item 2: Hydraulic Lash Adjusters Assembly Note 

  1. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original positions.
    Fig 23: Locating Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    G01634584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Camshaft Roller Followers Assembly Note 

  1. Using the special tool, partially compress the exhaust valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.
    Fig 24: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring And Installing Camshaft Roller Follower
    G01634585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, partially compress the intake valve spring and install the camshaft roller follower.
    Fig 25: Compressing Intake Valve Spring And Installing Camshaft Roller Follower
    G01634586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.