Ford — Cylinder Head - Assembly
Repair & overhaul
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Ford WSG-1068 engine
Before you start
- Mating parts must make contact to each other within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
- Sealant must be removed and area cleaned with solvent if above instructions are not followed.
Procedure
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant F6AZ-19562-AA; parts must make contact within 4 minutes and bolts torqued within 15 minutes.
- Lubricate the camshaft journals with Super Premium SAE 5W30 Motor Oil D9AZ-19579-A or equivalent meeting WSS-M2C153-C.
- Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original location and the bolts.
- Lubricate and position the camshaft bearing caps.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder block (6010).
- Install the valve spring and the valve spring retainer onto the valve.
- Install the valve spring spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
- Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve spring, and install the valve spring retainer keys.
- Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
- Install the roller followers.
- Remove the Valve Spring Spacer.
Tools required
- Valve Spring Compressor Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Camshaft bearing cap bolts: 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb/in)
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.