F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2008)
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Remove the ignition coil, using a twisting motion while pulling up on the ignition coil.
9. Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose from the brake booster.
10. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
12. Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube from the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
13. 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. Failure to follow
this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
CAUTION: When removing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid.
NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
Fully loosen the 15 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 Motorcraft 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 Motorcraft 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 may cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
2. Position the LH valve cover and a new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).
