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2000 F-150 Workshop Manual Page 2 of 7 5. Remove the timing chain tensioning system from both timing chain/belts (6268). 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the timing chain tensioners (6L266). 3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms (6L253). CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinders heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated.
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2000 F-150 Workshop Manual Page 3 of 7 CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result. CAUTION: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly. Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise. 2. Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism. 3. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing. 4.
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2000 F-150 Workshop Manual Page 4 of 7 CAUTION: Do not turn the engine over with the camshaft positioning tool or damage to the camshaft sprocket or the bolt may occur. Install the Camshaft Positioning Tool. 9. Slightly loosen the camshaft holding tools to allow slight camshaft movement. Rotate the LH camshaft with the Camshaft Positioning Tool until the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
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2000 F-150 Workshop Manual Page 5 of 7 If removed, install the LH and RH crankshaft sprockets. 13. Install the LH timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper (marked) link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket. 14.
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21. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft. 22. Apply a bead of silicone along the head-to-block surface and the oil pan-to-block surface as specified. Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSY1/~MUS~LEN/20/...
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2000 F-150 Workshop Manual Page 7 of 7 23. Install the engine front cover; refer to Engine Front Cover—5.4L in this section. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSY1/~MUS~LEN/20/... 11/22/2009...