Diagnostic Aids

When servicing the ignition system components, use the following recommended procedures:

• If a boot remains attached to a coil or to a spark plug, twist the boot prior to removal.
• Inspect the boot for a missing or damaged internal spring.
• Do not re-install any component that has visible signs of damage.
• Install the boots onto the coils until the boots are bottomed out. Then install the assembly onto the spark plugs. If this is not possible due to space limitations, start the boots onto the spark plugs and then install the coil assembly as straight down onto the plugs as possible.
• Ensure that the boots are installed right side up.
• Lift the module beauty cover at the end opposite the module in order to remove.
• Repair a torn perimeter seal with room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant.
• Adhere to the torque specifications when installing the coil cassette to the cam cover and the ignition module to the coil cassette.

A suspected ignition system misfire may actually be a condition other than the secondary ignition system. Verify proper operation of the following items:

• The fuel system
  • Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool or Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2
  • Fuel Injector Coil Test.
• Engine Mechanical Test for base engine conditions that could produce an engine misfire. Refer to SYMPTOMS - ENGINE MECHANICAL in Engine Mechanical-4.0L.