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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2006ZEPHYRREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE - 3.0L (4V)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRCYLINDER HEAD - RHINSTALLATION
2006 Lincoln Zephyr
Cylinder Head - RH: Installation
2006 Lincoln ZephyrSECTION Installation
- Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.
- Position a new gasket and the cylinder head on the engine.
- Install the 8 bolts and tighten in 6 stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.
NOTE:
New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
CAUTION:
The camshaft roller followers must be installed in their original positions.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.