Valve Cover RH: Installation

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NOTE: Verify that the fuel injector-to-valve cover seal is squarely seated in the valve cover.

Using a 22 mm (0.866 in) socket or equivalent, install the new fuel injector-to-valve cover seals.

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Install the new valve cover gasket.

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NOTE: Failure to install the fuel injectors during the valve cover installation may result in engine failure.

NOTE: The valve cover will have to be tightened a second time after the fuel injectors are installed.

Install the RH valve cover and the retainers.

Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

Fig 1: RH Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: Only one fuel injector shown.

Remove and discard the O-rings and the copper combustion gasket.

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NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the fuel injectors.

NOTE: If the fuel injector is being reused, make sure to install it in the original location.

Install a new copper combustion gasket, O-ring seal and fuel injector return fuel O-ring on the fuel injectors.

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NOTE: Failure to tighten the fuel injector correctly can lead to engine failure.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the concave surface of the fuel injector hold-down clamp.

Install the fuel injectors, hold-down clamps and the new fuel injector bolts.

Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil / XO-10W30-QSDF (WSS-M2C171-F1)

Torque:

Stage 1: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

Stage 2: 90 °

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Final tighten the valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Connect the fuel return hose to the retainer and the retainer to the stud bolt.

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Position the engine wire harness and connect the harness retainers. Install the bolt.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Install the following items:
1. Install the RH glow plugs. Refer to: GLOW PLUGS .
2. Install the RH fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail .
3. Install the RH fuel injectors. Refer to: Fuel Injectors .
4. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler .