Cylinder Head - Revised Installation Procedure
84ford11Article No. 84-16-14
CYLINDER HEAD (1.6L) - REVISED SHOP MANUAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
FORD 1981-84 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-84 LYNX, LN7
Figure 12:
Figure 13:
The following is a revision to Engine Section Page 21-25-10 of the 1984 1.6L Shop Manual Book E, Point
18. (Refer to Figures 12 and 13.)
Figure 13:
1. Apply a light coating of engine oil to the threads of the new head bolts prior to installation.
2. Using a torque wrench tool D81L-600-B or equivalent, tighten the bolts in sequence as shown in Figure 13, Section 21-25-10, of the 1984 Shop Manual E, and tighten to 60 N-m (44 ft.lbs.) to precompress the cylinder head gasket.
3. Back off two turns and re-torque again in sequence to 60 N-m (44 ft.lbs.).
4. After tightening, turn the bolts 90 degrees in the same sequence.
5. Complete the tightening by turning another 90 degrees in the same sequence.
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