Cylinder Head: Assembly

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers or other tools to clean the cylinder head.

Use a plastic scraper and solvent to clean the cylinder head.
- Use Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A.
Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Journals
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Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps.
- Lubricate with clean engine oil and position the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.
Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft, Camshaft Bearing Caps & Bolts
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Guide & Valve
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Use the (A) Valve Stem Seal Replacer to install the (B) valve stem seals.

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Stem Seal Replacer & Valve Stem Seal
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Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.

Fig 6: Identifying Valve Spring & Valve Spring Retainer
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Install the Valve Spring Spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 7: Installing Valve Spring Spacer Between Valve Spring Coils
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Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve springs, and install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 8: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor, Valve Springs & Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.

Fig 9: Identifying Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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Install the roller followers in their original locations.

Fig 10: Installing Roller Followers
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Remove the Valve Spring Spacer.

Fig 11: Removing Valve Spring Spacer
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