F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
23. Loosen the cam cover bolts and remove the cam cover.
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Remove the cam cover gasket. Clean and inspect the mating surface.
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: Cam cover bolts are part of the cam cover and cannot be removed.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply silicone in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-AB.
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: If the cam cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned-with Metal Surface Cleaner
F54AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes,
whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
