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Cylinder Head: Disassembly

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

  1. 1.

    Using the 303-300 T87C-6565-A, 303-350 T89P-6565-A and 303-1249, remove the keys, retainer and spring.
GFD34795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Remove and discard the valve stem seal.
GFD34719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove the valve from the cylinder head.
    • Repeat the above steps for each valve.
GFD34796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the timing chain guide pin.
GFD34797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the timing chain tensioner arm pin from the RH cylinder head.
GFD34798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove and discard the CHT sensor from the RH cylinder head.
GFD34799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY