Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Valve Body
Disassemble
1. Place valve body on bench with separator plate up, and remove two torx bolts retaining separator plate to valve body.
2. Remove separator plate and gasket.
3. Remove seven ball checks, two relief valves and two filter screens. Clean filter.
4. The individual valves and springs are removed by removing retaining clips and bore plugs. Clean valves, springs, and valve body as necessary.
Caution: Most valves are aluminum and cannot be removed using a magnet. Remove valves by tapping valve body on palm of hand to slide valves out
of bores. It may be necessary to remove valves and springs using a pick. If it is necessary to use a pick, use extreme caution to prevent damaging valves
or valve bores.
5. Thoroughly clean all parts, except check balls, in clean solvent and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
6. Inspect all valve and plug bores for scores. If needed, use crocus cloth to polish valves and plugs. Avoid rounding the sharp edges of the valves