Valve Cover LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. 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.
If removed, using the special tools, install the spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
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NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.
If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
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NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 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 Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install a new valve cover gasket.
- Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Make sure the install the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
- Connect the electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.
- Position back the wire harness and connect the wire harness retainers.
- Install the oil level indicator.
- Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
- Install the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Install the engine appearance cover.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .