Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 863

Fig. 364: Removing Special Tool
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3. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH or

VALVE COVER RH .

CAMSHAFT

Material

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 365: Material Specification
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Removal

All Engines

1. Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE

COMPONENTS - ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) or TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS -
WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) .

2. Remove the camshaft roller followers. For additional information, refer to CAMSHAFT

ROLLER FOLLOWER .

Romeo Engine (4.6L)

CAUTION: At no time, when the timing chains are removed and the

cylinder heads are installed may the crankshaft or
camshaft be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will
occur.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

3. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

1. Remove the bolt.

2. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

Fig. 366: Removing Camshaft Sprocket - 4.6L
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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. 367: Removing Bearing Caps & Camshaft - 4.6L
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4. Remove the bolts, the bearing caps and the camshaft.

5. 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.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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