Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 849

Fig. 308: Positioning Crankshaft & Number One Cylinder To TDC - 5.4L
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8. Position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is at TDC with the special tool.

9. Remove the Crankshaft Holding Tool.

10. Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the flange faces forward.

stud on the engine block fits into the slot in the handle of the
special tool.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 309: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket - 5.4L
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11. Position the lower end of the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning

the timing mark on the outer flange of the crankshaft sprocket with the single copper
(marked) link on the chain.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 310: Aligning Timing Chain To Crankshaft Marks - 5.4L
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NOTE:

Make sure the upper half of the timing chain is below the
tensioner arm dowel.

NOTE:

If necessary, use the Camshaft Alignment Set to adjust the
camshaft sprocket slightly to obtain timing mark alignment.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 311: Positioning Timing Chain On Camshaft Sprocket - 5.4L
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12. Position the timing chain on the camshaft sprocket with the camshaft sprocket timing mark

positioned between the two copper (marked) chain links.

NOTE:

The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel
hole, for identification.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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