Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 976

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All Cylinder Heads

Fig. 791: Installing Valves In Valve Guides
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6. Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.

NOTE:

Lubricate the valve stems using clean engine oil.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

7. Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.

Fig. 792: Installing Valve Stem Seals
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8. Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 793: Installing Valve Springs & Valve Spring Retainers

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

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

Fig. 794: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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10. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs. Install the valve spring retainer keys.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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