F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
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Clean the valve cover mating surface of the RH cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on
the packaging.
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Clean the RH valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
2. Install a new gasket on the RH valve cover.
3. NOTE: If the RH valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.
Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the RH cylinder head.
4. Position the RH valve cover with a new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 9 bolts in the sequence shown.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Connect the crankcase breather tube to the RH valve cover.
6. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the front of the RH valve cover.
7. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover studs.
8. Connect the RH VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector.
9. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Ignition System.
