Valve Cover RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Early build engine shown, late build engine similar.

Remove the following items:
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator aside.
- If equipped with and automatic transmission, remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid level indicator aside.
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Detach the retainer, disconnect and remove the PCV tube.

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- Disconnect the RH ignition wires from the RH ignition coil-on-plugs.
- Disconnect the RH ignition wire retainers from the valve cover and position aside.
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Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors, retainers and position aside.

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Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector, retainers and position aside.

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Loosen the fasteners and remove the RH valve cover.

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Remove and discard the RH valve cover gasket.

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Remove the oil fill cap.

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Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seal. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

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