F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2009)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
Valve Seals
Valve Seals
Removal
RH cylinder head valve seals
1. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and
Repair/Valve Cover - RH.
LH cylinder head valve seals
2. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and
Repair/Valve Cover - LH.
All valve seals
3. Remove the spark plug for the cylinder being serviced.
4. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston for the valve being serviced is at the top of its stroke with the intake valve and the exhaust valves closed.
5. NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components for installation into
their original locations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.
NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the
cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Removal.
NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and remove the camshaft roller follower.