Cylinder Head

303-01A-1

Engine — 2.3L

303-01A-1

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES Material

Cylinder Head Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-350 (T89P-6565-A)

Compressor, Valve Spring 303-300 (T87C-6565-A)

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 Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5

WSS-M2C930-A

ESB-M1C93-B

Compressor, Valve Spring 303-472 (T94P-6565-AH)

Remover, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-468 (T94P-6510-AH)

Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-470 (T94P-6510-CH)

Slide Hammer 307-005 (T59L-100-B)

Copyright  2006, Ford Motor Company Last updated: 10/4/2006

2007 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, 10/2006

303-01A-2

Engine — 2.3L

303-01A-2

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES (Continued)

Item

Part Number

Description

1

W500015

2 3 4

8K556 8255 W500225

5 6 7

9D475 9D476 6G004

8 9 10

12405 6518 6514

11 12 13 14 15

6513 6517 6505 6507 6049

Coolant outlet bolt (4 required) Coolant outlet Coolant outlet gasket Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve bolt (2 required) EGR valve EGR valve gasket Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor Spark plug (4 required) Valve collet (16 required) Valve spring retainer (16 required) Valve spring (16 required) Valve seal (16 required) Intake valve (8 required) Exhaust valve (8 required) Cylinder head

Disassembly CAUTION: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components removed for locations. 1.

Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant outlet. •

2.

Discard the gasket.

Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. •

Discard the gasket.

3.

Remove and discard the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor.

4.

CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug. Remove the spark plugs.

2007 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, 10/2006

303-01A-3

Engine — 2.3L

303-01A-3

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES (Continued) 5.

NOTE: Use a small screwdriver and grease to remove the valve collets.

2.

Using the special tools, compress the valve springs and remove the valve collets, valve spring retainers and the valve springs.

6.

Inspect the components, if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00.

NOTE: Use the protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve seals. Lubricate the valve stems and guides with clean engine oil. Using the special tool, install the valve seals.

3.

NOTE: Check the seating of the valve collets. Using the special tools, install the valve springs.

7.

Remove the valves.

•

Insert the valve springs and the valve spring retainers.

8.

Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve seals.

•

Compress the valve springs and install the valve collets, using grease and a small screwdriver.

9.

Inspect the valves. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00. Install new parts, as necessary.

4.

Assembly 1.

Install the spark plugs.

NOTE: Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil. Install the valves.

CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug. •

5.

Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Install a new CHT sensor. •

Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

2007 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, 10/2006

303-01A-4

Engine — 2.3L

303-01A-4

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES (Continued) 6.

Install the EGR valve, using a new gasket. •

Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

7.

Using a new gasket, install the coolant outlet and bolts. •

Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

2007 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, 10/2006