Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1048

Fig. 101: Material Specifications
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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY,

MOUNTING AND CABLES - F150 PICKUP .

2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE

COOLING .

3. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to AIR

INDUCTION SYSTEMS .

4. Remove the upper radiator hose, the fan shroud and the lower radiator hose. For additional

information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

5. Disconnect camshaft position sensor electrical connector.

6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING &

HOISTING .

7. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 102: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug
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8. Disconnect the crankshaft sensor electrical connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 103: Disconnecting Crankshaft Sensor Electrical Connector
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9. Position the engine wiring harness aside.

10. Remove the power steering pump bracket bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 104: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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11. Remove the nuts and remove the power steering pump bracket.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup