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Spark Plug Tube Seals and Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Seals: 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.

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  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).

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  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-LH cylinder head joints.

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  4. Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head.
    • Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07408857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Attach the fuel supply tube retaining clip to the LH valve cover.
  6. Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
  7. If necessary, install the oil level indicator tube.
    • Push the oil level indicator tube into the valve cover until it clicks into place.
  8. Install the oil level indicator.
  9. Attach the 10 wiring harness retainers.
  10. Connect the 2 LH VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
  11. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.0L (4V) .
  12. Attach the sound enhancement pipe to the inner fender.
  13. Connect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve tube. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
  14. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .

    All engines except Boss® 302 

  15. Attach the EVAP canister purge valve tube retaining clips to the LH valve cover and the inner fender.
  16. NOTE: The engine appearance cover rubber grommets may remain on the cover. If so, remove the grommets from the cover and install them on the intake manifold before installing the cover.

    Install the engine appearance cover.

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Appearance Cover
    G07473994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If equipped, install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
      G07473993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Boss® 302 

  18. Install the LH engine shield, the pin-type retainer and the nut.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
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  19. Install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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      All engines 

  20. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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