Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
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Replace cylinder head as required if the deck of the cylinder head is damaged.
5.
Reassemble and tighten the new head bolts to the following specifications:
Tighten all bolts in numerical sequence, as shown in Figure 1, in three steps as follows:
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20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
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40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
CAUTION:
Do not loosen all of the bolts at the same time. Work on one bolt at a time in the sequence shown in Figure 1. Failure to loosen bolts in proper
sequence could cause cylinder head to warp.
6.
In numerical sequence, as shown in Figure 1, retighten the bolts per the following steps:
LONG BOLTS:
a.
Loosen the long bolt and back out 2-3 turns.
b.
Retighten the long bolt to 40-50 Nm (30-37 lb-ft).
c.
Rotate the long bolt an additional 175-185 degrees (approximately 1/2 turn).
d.
Go to the next bolt in sequence.
SHORT BOLTS:
a.
Loosen the short bolt and back out 2-3 turns.
b.
Retighten the short bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).
c.
Rotate the short bolt an additional 175-185 degrees (approximately 1/2 turn).
d.
Go to the next bolt in sequence.
7.
Replace the oil filter and fill the crankcase with the appropriate amount of Motorcraft 5W30 engine oil.
