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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new spark plug tube seals.

    Fig 1: Installing Spark Plug Tube Seal Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
    G08338383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, install new VCT variable force solenoid seal(s).

    Fig 2: Installing VCT Variable Force Solenoid Seal Using Differential Bearing Cone Installer And Handle
    G08338384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.

    Fig 3: Locating Sealant Applied To Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
    G07408840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the RH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head.
    • Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Identifying RH Valve Cover Fasteners Tightening Sequence
      G07408841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the 2 RH VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Attach the 10 wiring harness retainers.
      Fig 5: Locating RH VCT Variable Force Solenoid Electrical Connectors And Wiring Harness Retainers
      G08338387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the crankcase ventilation tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 6: Identifying Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    G08338388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.0L .
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