Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 864

Fig. 368: Locating Oil Flow Restriction Groove - 4.6L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Windsor Engine (5.4L)

NOTE:

The camshaft bearing caps must be installed in their original
location. Record camshaft bearing cap location.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 369: Removing Bearing Caps & Camshaft - 5.4L
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

6. Remove the bolts, the bearing caps and the camshaft.

7. Clean and inspect the camshaft bearing caps.

One of the bearing caps contains an oil flow restriction groove. Make sure the groove
is free of foreign material.

Fig. 370: Locating Oil Flow Restriction Groove - 5.4L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Installation

All Engines

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

discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

1. Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and

metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

2. Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig. 371: Locating Camshaft Journals
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Romeo Engine (4.6L)

3. Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.

Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.

Position the camshaft bearing caps.

surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which
make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all
traces of old sealant.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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