Ford — Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
Repair & overhaul
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Position the camshaft as shown to avoid damage to protruding valves
Procedure
- Remove the oil dipstick tube, fan and alternator belt, and alternator bracket to cylinder head bolts.
- Remove the intake and exhaust manifold to cylinder head bolts.
- Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit wire at the unit.
- Remove the outer timing belt cover and the timing belt tensioner and bearing assembly.
- Remove the tensioner spring stop stud from the cylinder head.
- Remove 10 cylinder head bolts and the head.
- Clean all mating surfaces and use new gaskets during assembly.
- Before installing the cylinder head, position the camshaft with the sprocket positioning pin facing down.
- After installing the cylinder head, torque the bolts to specification in the sequence shown.
- Install the removed components in the reverse order of disassembly.
Specs & values
- Cylinder Head Bolt 50-60 FridayParts $15.68 ft-lb Step 1, 80-90 FridayParts $32.86 ft-lb Step 2
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.