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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 252 (ENGINE SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESCYLINDER HEADASSEMBLY

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Cylinder Head: Assembly

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION 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.

Use a plastic scraper and metal surface cleaner to clean the cylinder head.
Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Journal Lube Passages
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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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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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Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.

Fig 4: Tightening Valves In Valve Guides
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Use the special tool to install the valve stem seals.

Fig 5: Installing Valve Stem Seals
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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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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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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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Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.

Fig 9: Locating Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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Using the special tool, install the roller followers in their original locations.

Fig 10: Installing Roller Followers Using Special Tool
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 11: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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