Push Rod: Service and Repair

NOTE: Ford does not provide a TDC (Top Dead Center) mark or determination procedure for this engine in this vehicle.
ALLDATA users have reported success using aftermarket tools to determine TDC on this engine.

(Part 1 Of 2):

REMOVAL
1. Rotate crankshaft to zero degrees top dead center (0° TDC) on the compression stroke.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Starting and Charging.
3. Remove valve covers. Follow proper procedure.
4. Loosen rocker arm seat retaining bolts enough to allow the rocker arm to be lifted off the push rod and rotated to one side.

CAUTION Identify the position of each push rod. The push rods should be installed in their original position during reassembly.

5. Remove push rods.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Install push rods in their original position.

1. Dip each push rod end in Engine assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
2. Install pushrods.

Rocker Arm & Valve Locations:

3. Rotate crankshaft clockwise one full turn (360°). Install rocker arms, rocker arm seats and retaining bolts as specified in camshaft position A. Tighten bolts to 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. lbs.) to position rocker arm seats.
4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 120° to camshaft position B. Install rocker arms, rocker arm seats and retaining bolts as specified for camshaft position B. Tighten bolts to 7-15 Nm (6-11 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: Rocker arm seats must be fully seated in cylinder head and push rods must be seated in rocker arm and valve tappet sockets prior to final tightening.

5. Final tighten retaining bolts to 26-38 Nm (20-28 ft. lbs.) with camshaft in any position.

NOTE: If the original valve train components are being installed, a valve clearance check is not required. If a component has been replaced perform a valve clearance (lash) check.

6. Install valve covers.
7. Connect battery ground cable.