2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cylinder Head: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers or other tools to clean the cylinder head.
  1. Use a plastic scraper and metal surface cleaner to clean the cylinder head.
  2. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Journal Lube Passages
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  3. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Lubricate with clean engine oil and position the camshaft bearing caps.
    • Install the bolts loosely.
      Fig 2: Installing Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps
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  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Tightening Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts In Sequence
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  5. Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Tightening Valves In Valve Guides
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  6. Use the special tool to install the valve stem seals.
    Fig 5: Installing Valve Stem Seals
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  7. Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.
    Fig 6: Locating Valve Springs And Valve Spring Retainers
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  8. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.
    Fig 7: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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  9. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs, and install the valve spring retainer keys.
    Fig 8: Compressing Valve Springs
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  10. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
    Fig 9: Locating Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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  11. Using the special tool, install the roller followers in their original locations.
    Fig 10: Installing Roller Followers Using Special Tool
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  12. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 11: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.