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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 413 (ENGINE - 5.0L 32V TI-VCT)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESCYLINDER HEADASSEMBLY
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Cylinder Head: Assembly

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Assembly
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All cylinder heads 

  1. NOTE: Lubricate the new valve stem seal and valve guide bore with clean engine oil.

    Install the new valve stem seal.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthe tic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

    GFD461235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
    GFD461236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Using the special tools, install the spring, retainer and keys. Use Special Service Tool: 303-300 (T87C-6565-A) Set, Valve Spring Compressor., 303-350 (T89P-6565-A) Compressor, Valve Spring., 303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor., 303-1418 Compressor, Valve Spring.
    GFD461232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Repeat the previous steps for each of the remaining valves.
    1. Remove and discard the fuel injector O-ring seals.
    2. NOTE: Note the correct orientation of the fuel injector support rings for correct installation of the NEW fuel injector support rings.

      Remove and discard the fuel injector support rings.

    3. Inspect the inlet stopper, if it is damaged or comes off the n discard the inlet stopper. The inlet stopper is not needed for proper function. Ensure that any debris from the inlet stopper are removed. If the inlet stopper is intact and undamaged do not remove the inlet stopper from the fuel injector.
    GFD459195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Use care when removing the lower Teflon® seals, not to scratch, nick or gouge the fuel injector.
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