F 150 2WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
16. Inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for damage.
Installation
1. Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
2. CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of
placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
engine damage.
CAUTION: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
Install the camshaft into the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly and onto the head. Install a new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt finger tight.
3. CAUTION: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the special tool is removed or out of
placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
engine damage.
CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed in its original position onto the camshaft phaser and sprocket using the scribed marks, or
damage to valves and pistons will result.
Verify the camshaft phaser and sprocket and timing chain scribe marks are still in alignment.
