Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1100

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 310: Identifying Silicone Gasket & Sealant Application Surface Of Rear Main
Bearing
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9. Clean the rear main bearing cap sealing area thoroughly and apply sealant to the rear main

bearing cap-to-cylinder block parting line.

Use metal parts cleaner.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant.

NOTE:

The third bearing from the front of the engine is the thrust
bearing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 311: Installing Main Bearing Caps
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

10. Install the main bearing caps.

Arrows on the bearing caps indicate installation direction and location.

Tighten the main cap retaining bolts and stud bolts in two stages.

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

Tighten an additional 120 degrees.

Fig. 312: Installing Camshaft & Camshaft Spacer

CAUTION: Do not damage the camshaft lobes when installing the

camshaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup