Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1090

Fig. 269: Removing Timing Chain Tensioner
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31. Remove the engine dynamic balance shaft.

Remove the bolts.

Remove the balance shaft driven gear, thrust plate and engine dynamic balance shaft as
an assembly.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 270: Removing Balance Shaft Driven Gear, Thrust Plate
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32. Remove the valve tappet.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the tappet guide plate and retainer.

3. Remove the valve tappet.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 271: Removing Valve Tappet
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33. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.

1. Remove the camshaft key.

2. Remove the engine balance shaft drive gear.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 272: Removing Engine Balance Shaft Drive Gear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

34. Remove the camshaft.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the camshaft thrust plate.

3. Remove the spacer.

4. Remove the camshaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup