Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1066

12. Remove the six rocker arms.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the rocker arms.

13. Remove the push rods.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 174: Removing Push Rods
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 175: Removing Cylinder Head
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14. Remove the cylinder head.

Remove and discard the bolts.

Installation

Both Cylinder Heads

1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness. For additional information, refer to

ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

2. Position a new cylinder head gasket and install the cylinder head.

NOTE:

Discard the cylinder head bolts.

NOTE:

Record the location of the long and the short bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 176: Installing Cylinder Head & Gasket
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CAUTION: Always use new bolts.

NOTE:

Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup