Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 973

Fig. 781: Removing Valve Stem Seals
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Romeo Cylinder Heads (4.6L)

NOTE:

The camshaft bearing caps must be reinstalled in their original
locations. Record the camshaft bearing cap locations.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 782: Removing Bearing Caps & Camshaft - 4.6L
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6. Remove the bolts, the bearing caps and the camshaft.

7. 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

Fig. 783: Locating Oil Flow Restriction Groove - 4.6L
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Windsor Cylinder Heads (5.4L)

NOTE:

The camshaft bearing caps must be reinstalled in their original
locations. Record the camshaft bearing cap locations.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 784: Removing Bearing Caps & Camshaft - 5.4L
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

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