Ford Falcon. Manual — part 131

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21. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the

4. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.

crankshaft.

NOTE: Mark each hydraulic lash adjuster to make

sure it is returned to its original position.

WARNING: Check markings on sensor

ring to ensure correct installation.

Installation

Install in the reverse order to the removal.

22. Install the engine front cover. For additional

information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this

Valve spring and Valve Stem Seal

section.

23. Install the LH and RH Valve covers. For additional Removal

information, refer to Valve Covers in this section.

1. Remove the appropriate spark plug, and

pressurise the cylinder via an air line and adaptor.

Rocker Arm, Lash Adjuster, Valve

DO NOT exceed 800 KPa.

Spring and Valve Stem Seal

2. Remove the keys, retainers and valve spring

using a suitable valve spring compressor.

Materials
Super Premium SAE

WSS-M2C153-H

5W-20

XO-5W20-QSP or

equivalent

Removal

The rocker arm and lash adjuster are clipped together

to prevent rocker displacement under extraordinary

start up conditions. Care should be taken when

removing the assembly, so as not to strain the clip.

Do not remove the clip unless either the rocker arm of

lash adjuster are to be eplafed and fit a new clip. Do

not remove the clip unless either the rocker arm of

lash adjuster are to be replaced and fit a new clip. If

the clip is loose on the rocker arm it should be

3. Remove the valve stem seal/spring seat assembly

replaced when the rocker and lash adjuster assembly

with pliers or multi-grips, being careful not to mark

is removed from the cylinder head.

the valve stem.

1. Remove the valve cover. For additional

Installation

information, refer to Valve Cover removal in this

section.

1. Pressurise the cylinder via an air line and adaptor.

Do not exceed 800 KPa.

2. Remove the camshaft. For additional information,

refer to camshaft removal in this section.

2. Use an appropriate inside diameter tube to gently

seat the valve stem seal.

3. Remove the camshaft roller follower(s)

NOTE: Mark each camshaft roller followers to

make sure it is returned to its original position.

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3. Reassemble in the reverse order to the procedure

above.
NOTE: The valve spring must be fitted with the

smaller diameter end upwards.

Exhaust Manifold (LH shown, RH

opposite hand)

Removal

Item

Description

1. Remove the exhaust manifold.

1

Exhaust manifold gasket

Discard the gasket.

2

Exhaust manifold

Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface

3

Exhaust manifold nuts

prep.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers,

wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or

other abrasive means to clean the sealing

surfaces. These may cause scratches and

gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a

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plastic scraper to clean the sealing

4. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor.

surfaces.

Installation
1. Install a new gasket
2. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.

Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the

sequence shown.

5. Remove the oil pressure sender.

Oil Filter Adapter

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional

information, refer to Section 100-02.

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional

information, refer to Section 303-03.

3. Remove the oil filter.

6. Disconnect the radiator lower hose.

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2. Disconnect the oil pressure sender electrical

7. Remove the four bolts and the filter adapter.

connector.

Discard the gasket

3. Remove the oil pressure sender.

Installation

Installation

Install in the reverse order to the removal.

Install in the reverse order to the removal.
NOTE: Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.

Oil Level Indicator and Tube

Removal

Oil Pressure Sender

1. Remove the oil level indicator

Materials

2. Remove the bolt.

Pipe Sealant with

WSK-M2G350-A2 and

Teflon©

ESR-M18P7-A

D8AZ-19554-A or

equivalent

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional

information, refer to Section 100-02.

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