Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 952

Fig. 705: Removing Engine Front Cover Fasteners
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27. Remove the fasteners.

28. Remove the engine front cover from the cylinder block.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 706: Removing Engine Front Cover From Cylinder Block
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29. Remove the crankshaft sensor ring from the crankshaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 707: Removing Crankshaft Sensor Ring From Crankshaft
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30. Remove the eight spark plugs.

31. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

CAUTION: Use care when removing the spark plugs.

NOTE:

Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the
spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 708: Installing Special Tool
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NOTE:

The camshaft roller followers must be reinstalled in their
original locations. Record the camshaft roller follower
locations.

NOTE:

Position the cam lobe away from the camshaft roller follower
prior to removing each camshaft roller follower.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup