Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 968

Fig. 764: Removing RH Engine Mount
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

52. If required, remove the bolts retaining the oil filter adapter and oil filter adapter gasket to

the cylinder block.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 765: Removing Oil Filter Adapter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

53. Clean the oil filter adapter gasket surface at the cylinder block.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 766: Cleaning Oil Filter Adapter Gasket Surface At Cylinder Block
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

54. Remove the oil pump.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the oil pump.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 767: Removing Oil Pump
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

55. Before removing the pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If necessary, remove the

ridge or carbon deposits from each cylinder using a cylinder ridge reamer, following the
manufacturer's manuals.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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