Valve Cover - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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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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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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.
- Position the RH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head.
- Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the 2 RH VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
- Install the crankcase ventilation tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .