Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1102

Fig. 317: Identifying Correct Installation Of Piston
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17. Install the piston with the arrow on the piston face pointing toward the front of the engine.

CAUTION: The connecting rod cap will fit only one way.

NOTE:

Remove and discard the used connecting rod bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 318: Positioning Lower Connecting Rod Bearing & Cap On Connecting Rod &
Crankshaft Journal
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18. Position the lower connecting rod bearing and the connecting rod cap on the connecting rod

and the crankshaft journal.

19. Inspect the connecting rod bearing clearance. For additional information, refer to ENGINE

SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

NOTE:

Use new connecting rod bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 319: Installing Connecting Rod Bolts
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20. Install the rod caps. Tighten the bolts in three stages:

Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

Stage 3: Tighten the bolts an additional 90-120 degrees.

21. Install the remaining pistons and the connecting rods.

22. Install the oil pan baffle.

1. Position the oil pan baffle.

2. Install the six nuts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 320: Installing Oil Pan Baffle
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23. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup