Ford Taurus Service Manual: Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies

Cylinder Head

Special Tool(s)

Ford Taurus. Engine

Material

Ford Taurus. Engine

Cylinder Head

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Ford Taurus. Engine

Ford Taurus. Engine

Disassembly

All cylinder heads

NOTE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into their original locations.

  1. Using the Valve Spring Compressors, remove the keys, retainer and spring.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Remove and discard the valve stem seal.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Remove the valve from the cylinder head.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Repeat the above steps for each valve.
  1. Remove the timing chain guide pin.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

RH cylinder head

  1. Remove the timing chain tensioner arm pin.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Remove and discard the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

Assembly

All cylinder heads

  1. Install the valve.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install a new valve stem seal.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Using the Valve Spring Compressors, install the valve spring, retainer and key.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Repeat the above steps for each valve.
  1. Install the timing chain guide pin.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    Ford Taurus. Engine

RH cylinder head

  1. Install the timing chain tensioner arm pin.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Install a new CHT sensor.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    Ford Taurus. Engine

Piston

Material

Ford Taurus. Engine

Ford Taurus. Engine

Ford Taurus. Engine

Disassembly

  1. Remove the piston rings from the piston.
    • Discard the piston rings.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Remove the 2 piston pin retainers and the piston pin.
    • Discard the 2 piston pin retainer clips.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. NOTE: If the piston and connecting rod are to be reinstalled, they must be assembled in the same orientation. Mark the piston orientation to the connecting rod for reassembly.

    Separate the piston from the connecting rod.

    • Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

Assembly

  1. NOTE: If the piston and/or connecting rod are being installed new, the piston rod orientation marks and the arrow on the top of the dome of the piston should be facing toward the front of the engine block.

    Align the piston-to-connecting rod orientation marks and position the connecting rod in the piston.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. NOTE: Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.

    Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. Install the new piston pin retaining clips in the piston.
    • The piston pin retaining clip gap orientation must be toward the top or dome of piston.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. NOTE: Lubricate the piston and the new piston rings with clean engine oil.

    Install the piston rings on the piston.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

  1. NOTE: The piston compression upper and lower ring should be installed with the "O" mark on the ring face pointing up toward the top of the piston.

    Align the piston rings on the piston.

    1. Center line of the piston parallel to the wrist pin bore.
    1. Upper compression ring gap location.
    1. Upper oil control segment ring gap location.
    1. Lower oil control segment ring gap location.
    1. Expander ring and lower compression ring gap location.

    Ford Taurus. Engine

    Disassembly
    Engine Special Tool(s) Material NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfa ...

    Assembly
    Engine Special Tool(s) Material Engine Upper Engine Front Engine Upper - LH Cylinder Head Engine Upper - RH Cylinder Head Timing Drive Components Lower Engine Block (View 1) Lower Eng ...

    Other materials:

    Installing child seats
    Child Seats Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child ...

    Body System - General Information
    SPECIFICATIONS Material DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Insulation Insulation is used as a sound-deadener to reduce exterior road and powertrain noises from the interior of the vehicle. Mastic insulators are also used as insulation. For information on the location of the mastic insulators, refer to&nb ...

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase ...