F 150 2WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
LH Valve Cover and Gasket
Removal
1. Remove the air cleaner intake pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
2. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.
3. Remove the oil level indicator and tube.
4. Remove the bolt and the nut and position the power steering reservoir and bracket assembly aside.
5. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
6. Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose from the brake booster.
7. Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube from the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
8. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
9. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
10. CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
Loosen the fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
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Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the
packaging.
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Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover
and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer.
Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
