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Cylinder Heads

Special Tools:






Disassembly





1. Using the special tool, remove the valve spring retainer keys.





2. Remove the valve spring assemblies.
1 Remove the valve spring retainers.
2 Remove the valve springs.





3. Remove the valve stem seal.





4. Remove the valve.
5. Repeat the procedure until all of the valves are removed from the cylinder head.
6. Remove the spark plugs.





7. Remove the Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor (CHT) sensor.





8. Remove the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.


Assembly
1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
^ Lubricate the valve stem and the valve stem seal with Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
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