Ford BR3Z-6049-E Cylinder Head Assembly

Carefully position the cylinder head(s) on the engine block without disturbing the gasket(s).

These engines are difficult to work on and require special tools for many procedures. It is crucial to read the steps carefully for any procedure involving timing chains, as improper disassembly can result in engine damage.

Change the engine oil and filter, refill the cooling system, then start the engine and check carefully for oil and coolant leaks.

New cylinder head bolts must be used for reassembly. Failure to use new bolts may result in cylinder head gasket leakage and engine damage. The mating surfaces of the cylinder heads and engine block must be perfectly clean when the cylinder heads are installed. Use a gasket scraper to remove all traces of carbon and old gasket material, then clean the mating surfaces with lacquer thinner or acetone. If there's oil on the mating surfaces when the cylinder heads are installed, the gaskets may not seal correctly and leaks may develop. Cover the open areas of the engine with shop rags to keep debris out during repair and reassembly. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any debris that falls into the cylinders. Do not use abrasive wheels or sharp metal scrapers on the heads or block surface; use a plastic scraper and chemical gasket remover, or the head gasket surfaces could develop leaks. Check the engine block and cylinder head mating surfaces for nicks, deep scratches, and other damage. Use a tap of the correct size to chase the threads in the cylinder head bolt holes. Dirt, corrosion, sealant, and damaged threads will affect torque readings. Make sure the new gaskets are installed on the correct cylinder banks (Identify the left and right cylinder head gaskets; the shapes are different and cannot be interchanged). Position the new gasket(s) over the alignment dowels in the engine block. Carefully position the cylinder heads on the engine block without disturbing the gaskets. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts (the cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield design and they cannot be reused). Following the recommended sequence, tighten the cylinder head bolts in five steps, to the torque and angle of rotation. Note: The method used for the cylinder head bolt tightening procedure is referred to as "torque-angle" or "torque-to-yield" method. Follow the procedure exactly. Tighten the bolts in the first step using a torque wrench, then use a breaker bar and a special torque-angle gauge to tighten the bolts the required angle. If the adapter is not available, mark each bolt with a paint stripe to aid in the torque angle process. The remaining installation steps are the reverse of removal. Install the engine. Change the engine oil and filter and refill the cooling system, then start the engine and check carefully for oil and coolant leaks.