Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 972

Fig. 777: Removing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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1. Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters.

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 778: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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NOTE:

Windsor engine shown; Romeo engine similar.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 779: Compressing Valve Springs
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3. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs.

CAUTION: Keep the valves and valve spring retainer keys in order

so they can be reinstalled in their original locations.

NOTE:

Shown without camshaft for clarity.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 780: Removing Valves
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4. Remove the valves.

1. Remove the valve spring retainer keys.

2. Remove the valve spring retainers.

3. Remove the valve springs.

4. Remove the valves.

5. Remove the valve stem seals.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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