Cylinder Head: Notes

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Notes
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD554368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1249 Valve Spring Compressor, TKIT-2006UF-FLM, TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD556455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1516 Compressor, Valve Spring
GFD554371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-300 (T87C-6565-A)Set, Valve Spring Compressor, TKIT-1988-FESTIVAT88C-1000-ST, TKIT-1988-TRACER, TKIT-2009TC-F
GFD554372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-350 (T89P-6565-A)Compressor, Valve Spring, TKIT-1990-LMH, TKIT-1989-F, TKIT-1989-FM, TKIT-1989-FLM

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A ESB-M1C93-B
Motorcraft® Thread Sealant with PTFETA-24-B WSK-M2G350-A2
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil XO-5W30-QFA WSS-M2C214-B1
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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