Cylinder Head. Disassembly and Assembly of Sub-Systems

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

	303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW
	303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Kit, Valve Spring Compressor TKIT-1988-FESTIVA T88C-1000-ST TKIT-1988-TRACER TKIT-2009TC-F
	303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring TKIT-1990-LMX TKIT-1989-F TKIT-1989-FM TKIT-1989-FLM
	303-472 (T94P-6565-AX) Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor TKIT-1994-LMH/MH2 TKIT-1994-FX/FMX/FLMX

Materials

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE: When performing engine repairs, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created during the cleaning of gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or oil pan may cause engine failure.

1. 1
   Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).

   

2. 2

   NOTICE: Use only hand tools when removing or installing the spark plug, otherwise damage to the cylinder head or spark plug may occur.

   

3. 3
   Use the special service tools: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Kit, Valve Spring Compressor. , 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring. , 303-472 (T94P-6565-AX) Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor. , 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor.
   Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Lubricant Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

   

4. 4
   Install new components as necessary.

   

5. 5
   • Use commercially available pliers to remove the valve stem seal.

   • Discard the valve stem seal.

   

6. 6

   

7. 7
   1. Valve stem end for grooves or chamfer.

   2. Valve face and margin for pits, grooves or scratches.

   3. Valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warping and cracking.

   4. Valve margin for wear.

   

ASSEMBLY

1. 1
   Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Engine Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

   

2. 2
   • Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil.
     Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Engine Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

   • Using commercially available valve stem seal pliers, install the valve stem seal.

   

3. 3
   Check the valve collet seating.
   Use the special service tools: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Kit, Valve Spring Compressor. , 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring. , 303-472 (T94P-6565-AX) Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor. , 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor.
   Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Lubricant Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

   

4. 4

   NOTICE: Use only hand tools when removing or installing the spark plug, otherwise damage to the cylinder head or spark plug may occur.

   Torque: 133 lb-in (15 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)

   

6. 6
   • Torque: 15 lb-ft (21 N·m)

   • Tighten the fasteners to specification a second time.
     Torque: 15 lb-ft (21 N·m)

   

7. 7
   Torque: 21 lb-ft (29 N·m)

   

8. 8
   Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)

   

9. 9
   1. Torque: 168 lb-in (19 N·m)

   2. Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)

   3. Torque: 159 lb-in (18 N·m)