F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock. Rotate the RH camshaft with the Camshaft Positioning Tool until the timing mark is approximately
at 11 o'clock. Tighten the Camshaft Holding Tools to maintain camshaft pre-positioning.
CAUTION: Do not turn the engine over with the camshaft positioning tool or damage to the camshaft sprocket or the bolt may occur.
10. Use the Camshaft Positioning Tool to position the camshaft.
CAUTION:
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Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chain/belts are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or
camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
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Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past position shown or severe piston and/or valve damage can occur.
11. Position the crankshaft with the Crankshaft Holding Tool.
12. Remove the Crankshaft Holding Tool.
13. Position the inner crankshaft sprocket with the long hub facing outward.
14. Install the LH timing chain/belt onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper link on the timing chain/belt with the slot on the crankshaft
sprocket.
NOTE:
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Make sure the upper half of the timing chain/belt is below the tensioner guide dowel. If necessary, use the Camshaft Positioning Tool to
adjust.
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If necessary, adjust the camshaft sprocket slightly to obtain timing mark alignment.
