Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 953

Fig. 709: Compressing Valve Springs
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32. Use the special tool to compress the valve springs, and remove the camshaft roller followers.

33. Remove the special tool.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 710: Removing Special Tool
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34. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 711: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway At 12 O'Clock
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35. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.

3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 712: Removing Timing Chain Tensioning System
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36. Remove the RH and LH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket(s).

Remove the RH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.

Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.

Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.

Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket(s).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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