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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 973 (ENGINE)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESCYLINDER HEADNOTES
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Cylinder Head: Notes
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Compressor, Valve Spring | 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) | |
| Compressor, Valve Spring | 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) | |
| Compressor, Valve Spring | 303-1249 | |
| Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal | 303-470 (T94P-6510-CH) |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent |
WSS-M2C930-A |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6518 | Intake valve spring retainer key (12 required) |
| 2 | 6514 | Intake valve spring retainer (6 required) |
| 3 | 6513 | Intake valve spring (6 required) |
| 4 | 6A517 | Intake valve stem seal (6 required) |
| 5 | 6505 | Intake valve (6 required) |
| 6 | 6507 | Exhaust valve (6 required) |
| 7 | 6A517 | Exhaust valve stem seal (6 required) |
| 8 | 6513 | Exhaust valve spring (6 required) |
| 9 | 6514 | Exhaust valve spring retainer (6 required) |
| 10 | 6518 | Exhaust valve spring retainer key (12 required) |
| 11 | 6G004 | Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.