F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
NOTICE: Only use hand tools to remove the camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt or damage may occur to the camshaft or camshaft phaser
and sprocket.
NOTICE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or
out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing
Drive Components See: Timing Components/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement. Failure to follow this instruction can result
in damage to the valves and pistons.
Remove the bolt and the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly from the camshaft.
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Discard the bolt and washer.
15. Remove the camshaft.
16. Remove and inspect the camshaft phaser and sprocket for damage.
Installation
1. NOTE: Do not allow the camshaft roller followers to move out of position when installing the camshaft.
Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft journals with clean engine oil and install the camshaft.
2. NOTICE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or
out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing
Drive Components See: Timing Components/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement. Failure to follow this instruction can result
in damage to the valves and pistons.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTE: If replacement of the camshaft phaser and sprocket is necessary, transfer the scribe mark to the new camshaft phaser and sprocket.
Position the camshaft phaser and sprocket into the timing chain with the timing chain scribe marks in alignment.
3. NOTICE: Do not remove the Timing Chain Locking Tool at any time during assembly. If the Timing Chain Locking Tool is removed or
out of placement, the engine front cover must be removed and the engine must be retimed. For additional information, refer to Timing
Drive Components See: Timing Components/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.
NOTICE: Damage to the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
Install the camshaft phaser and sprocket assembly onto the camshaft and install a new camshaft phaser and sprocket bolt finger-tight.
