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Cylinder Heads

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03264457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the engine. For additional information, refer to ENGINE .
  2. Remove the flexplate and the spacer plate.
    Fig 2: Removing Flexplate And Spacer Plate
    G03264458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
    Fig 3: Mounting Engine On A Suitable Engine Stand
    G03264459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 4: Removing LH And RH Engine Mounts
    G03264460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH engine mounts.
    5. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 5: Installing Drain Plugs
    G03264461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the drain plugs from the engine block. Allow the coolant to completely drain.
    • Install the drain plugs when finished.
  6. Remove the two bolts and the pin-type retainer from the power steering reservoir bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Two Bolts And Pin-Type Retainer From Power Steering Reservoir Bracket
    G03264462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the power steering reservoir and bracket.
    • Disconnect the hose from the power steering pump.
    • Remove the bolt and the reservoir and bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Reservoir And Bracket
    G03264463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the battery cable harness ground.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Battery Cable Harness Ground
    G03264464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector and the battery cable from the alternator.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Battery Cable From Alternator
    G03264465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the two retainers from the engine front cover studs.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Two Retainers From Engine Front Cover Studs
    G03264466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the two retainers from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Two Retainers From A/C Compressor
    G03264467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and the battery cable harness from the RH engine mount.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolt And Battery Cable Harness From RH Engine Mount
    G03264468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector and the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure sensor.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hose From Fuel Pressure Sensor
    G03264469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the vacuum harness from the intake manifold and remove the harness.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness From Intake Manifold
    G03264470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
    Fig 15: Removing Coil Covers
    G03264471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the LH and RH coil covers.
    16. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting RH And LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G03264472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the RH and LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
  17. Disconnect the radio interference capacitor electrical connector.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Radio Interference Capacitor Electrical Connector
    G03264473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the eight fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G03264474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Separate the fuel charging wiring harness retainers from the fuel injection supply manifold.
    Fig 19: Separating Fuel Charging Wiring Harness Retainers From Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
    G03264475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector and the two retainers from the valve cover.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03264476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03264477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the pin-type retainers from the back of the engine in the locations shown.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Pin-Type Retainers From Back Of Engine
    G03264478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting Knock Sensor (KS) Electrical Connector
    G03264479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the stud on the cylinder head.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Retainer From Stud On Cylinder Head
    G03264480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Disconnecting Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Electrical Connector
    G03264481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module tube nut from the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 26: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module Tube Nut
    G03264482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector and the two pin-type retainers.
    Fig 27: Disconnecting Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03264483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Electrical Connector
    G03264484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the PCV tube.
    Fig 29: Removing PCV Tube
    G03264485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the RH radio interference capacitor electrical connector and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 30: Disconnecting RH Radio Interference Capacitor Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G03264486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 31: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor And Idle Air Control (IAC) Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03264487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the two retainers from the RH valve cover studs.
    Fig 32: Disconnecting Two Retainers From RH Valve Cover Studs
    G03264488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 33: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03264489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 34: Disconnecting A/C Compressor And Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03264490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 35: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
    G03264491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the coolant bypass-to-thermostat housing hose.
    Fig 36: Removing Coolant Bypass-To-Thermostat Housing Hose
    G03264492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 37: Rotating Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G03264493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the bolts and the generator support bracket.
    Fig 38: Removing Generator Support Bracket
    G03264494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the bolts and the generator.
    Fig 39: Removing Generator
    G03264495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the crossover tube.
    1. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    2. Remove the retainers and the crossover tube.
    Fig 40: Removing Retainers And Crossover Tube
    G03264496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the eight ignition coils.
    Fig 41: Removing Ignition Coils
    G03264497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the nut and the bolt from the oil level indicator tube and position the tube aside.
    Fig 42: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G03264498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    43. NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
    Fig 43: Removing Engine Lifting Eyes
    G03264499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the engine lifting eyes.
  44. Remove the bolts and the LH valve cover.
    Fig 44: Removing LH Valve Cover
    G03264500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the coolant hose retainers from the RH valve cover.
    Fig 45: Removing Coolant Hose Retainers From RH Valve Cover
    G03264501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.
    Fig 46: Removing RH Valve Cover
    G03264502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Remove the retainers and the upper-to-lower intake bracket.
    Fig 47: Removing Retainers And Upper-To-Lower Intake Bracket
    G03264503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    48. NOTE: Upper intake shown removed for clarity.
    Fig 48: Bolt Removal Sequence
    G03264504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the upper and lower intake.
  49. Remove the bolt and the coolant bypass tube.
    Fig 49: Removing Coolant Bypass Tube
    G03264505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    50. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
    Fig 50: Removing Exhaust Manifolds
    G03264506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove the exhaust manifolds.
    1. Remove the 16 nuts.
    2. Remove the exhaust manifolds.
    3. Remove the exhaust manifold gaskets.
  51. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifolds. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  52. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
  53. Remove the three remaining bolts and the power steering pump.
    Fig 51: Removing Three Remaining Bolts And Power Steering Pump
    G03264507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Install the special tool.
    1. Loosen the bolts.
    Fig 52: Installing Special Tool
    G03264508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
    Fig 53: Removing Coolant Pump Pulley
    G03264509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Using the special tool to prevent the crankshaft pulley from turning, remove the pulley bolt.
    Fig 54: Using Special Tool To Prevent The Crankshaft Pulley From Turning
    G03264510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 55: Removing Bolt
    G03264511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
    Fig 56: Removing Crankshaft Vibration Damper
    G03264512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 57: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal
    G03264513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Remove the bolt and the belt idler pulley.
    Fig 58: Removing Bolt And Belt Idler Pulley
    G03264514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Remove the four front oil pan-to-timing cover bolts.
    Fig 59: Removing Four Front Oil Pan-To-Timing Cover Bolts
    G03264515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Remove the engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown.
    Fig 60: Engine Front Cover Fastener Removal Sequence
    G03264516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Remove the crankshaft position sensor pulse wheel.
    Fig 61: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor Pulse Wheel
    G03264517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    64. CAUTION: Mark the roller follower locations. Reused roller followers must be installed in their original locations.
  64. Position the piston of the cylinder in which the roller followers are being removed at the bottom of the stroke and camshaft lobe at the base circle.
  65. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring and remove the roller follower.
    Fig 62: Compressing Intake Valve Spring
    G03264518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  66. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring and remove the roller follower.
    Fig 63: Compressing Exhaust Valve Spring
    G03264519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. Repeat the above steps to remove all the roller followers.
  68. Remove the bolts and the RH and LH timing chain tensioners.
    Fig 64: Removing Timing Chain Tensioners
    G03264520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  69. Remove the RH and LH timing chain tensioner arms.
    Fig 65: Removing RH And LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arms
    G03264521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Remove the RH and the LH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 66: Removing RH And LH Timing Chains And Crankshaft Sprocket
    G03264522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  71. Remove the RH and LH timing chain guides.
    Fig 67: Removing RH And LH Timing Chain Guides
    G03264523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    72. NOTE: The hydraulic lash adjusters must be reinstalled in their original locations. Record the hydraulic lash adjuster locations.
    Fig 68: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
    G03264524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  72. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.
  73. Remove the RH and LH cylinder heads.
    • Discard the cylinder head bolts.
    • Discard the cylinder head gaskets.
    Fig 69: Removing RH And LH Cylinder Heads
    G03264525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  74. Clean and inspect the cylinder heads. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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