Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 955

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 717: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All Cylinder Heads

41. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifolds. For additional information, to ENGINE SYSTEM

- GENERAL INFORMATION .

42. Install the special tools on both ends of the cylinder head.

Fig. 718: Installing Special Tools On Ends Of Cylinder Head
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE:

The hydraulic lash adjusters must be reinstalled in their
original locations. Record the hydraulic lash adjuster

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 719: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

43. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.

RH Cylinder Head

locations.

CAUTION: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from

the engine. Cylinder head warpage can result if a warm or
hot cylinder head is removed.

CAUTION: Place clean shop towels over exposed engine cavities.

Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not
dropped into the engine.

CAUTION: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts

installed. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot
be reused.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that
make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all
traces of the head gasket.

CAUTION: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily.

Never place the cylinder head gasket surface,
unprotected, on a bench surface.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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