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Camshaft Seal > < Valve Seals
Engine - 2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6) - Valve Springs Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Installer, Valve Stem Collets

303-362 (21-156)

Adapter, Air Supply (Cylinder Head)

303-363 (21-157)

Compressor, Valve Spring

303-461 (21-194)

Adapter for 303-461

303-461-01 (21-194-01)

Socket, Spark Plug

303-499 (21-202)

Removal

  1. Remove the left-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to LH Valve Cover in this section.
  1. Remove the right-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to RH Valve Cover in this section.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:The piston of the cylinder to be worked on must be at bottom dead center (BDC) and both valves be closed. Sudden loss of compressed air pressure could cause the valve to drop into the cylinder.
    Remove the spark plugs.

  1. Using the special tool, apply approximately 7 - 10 bar of compressed air to the appropriate cylinder.

  1. Using the special tool, remove the cam followers.

  1. Using the special tools, remove the valve springs.

Installation

  1. Using the special tools, install the valve springs.

  1. Using the special tool, install the cam follower.

  1. Remove the special tool.

  1. Install the spark plugs.
  1. Install the right-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to RH Valve Cover in this section.
  1. Install the left-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to LH Valve Cover in this section.

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