Grand Marquis V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2010)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
Valve Seals
Valve Seals
Removal
1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in
Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the valve springs. For additional information, refer to Valve Springs See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Spring/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Valve Springs.
3. Remove the valve stem seals.
Installation
1. NOTE: The valve stem seal must be bottomed on the valve seat.
NOTE: Make sure that the garter spring is present in the valve stem seal.
Use the Valve Spring Compressor and Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer to install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valve springs. For additional information, refer to Valve Springs See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Spring/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Valve Springs.
3. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and
procedures, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.
