Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1101

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11. Install the camshaft and the camshaft spacer.

12. Install the camshaft thrust plate.

1. Position the camshaft thrust plate.

2. Install the bolts.

Fig. 313: Installing Camshaft Thrust Plate
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13. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 o'clock and install the engine dynamic

balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block. Turn the engine balance shaft driven gear so
that the timing mark aligns with the timing mark on the engine balance shaft drive gear.

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2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 314: Identifying Timing Mark Align With Timing Mark On Engine Balance
Shaft Drive Gear
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NOTE:

If correctly aligned, the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 315: Installing Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft Bolts
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14. Install the bolts.

15. Use the Piston Ring Compressor to compress the piston rings.

will be at 12 o'clock and the camshaft key way will be at 6
o'clock on the camshaft.

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2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 316: Compressing Piston Rings
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16. Inspect the piston clearance. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM -

GENERAL INFORMATION .

CAUTION: Use care to avoid damage to the cylinder wall from the

sharp edges of the connecting rod.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup