Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 967

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47. Install the special tools on both ends of the cylinder head.

Fig. 761: Installing Special Tools On Ends Of Cylinder Head
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CAUTION: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts

must be installed. They are tighten-to-yield designed and
cannot be reused.

CAUTION: Place cylinder head on a cardboard or wood surface to

prevent damage to the joint face.

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

CAUTION: Aluminum surfaces are soft and can be scratched easily.

Never place the cylinder head gasket surface,
unprotected, on a bench surface.

NOTE:

The cylinder heads are cleaned as part of the cylinder head
disassembly process.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 762: Removing Cylinder Heads
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48. Remove the bolts and discard.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

RH is shown; LH is similar.

Remove the cylinder heads.

49. Discard the cylinder head gaskets. Clean the engine block sealing surfaces with silicone

gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

50. If required, remove the bolts, and remove the LH engine mount.

Fig. 763: Removing LH Engine Mount
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51. If required, remove the bolts, and remove the RH engine mount.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive

discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which
make leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to remove all
traces of the head gasket.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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