F 150 4WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
9. CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: The number one cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) when the stud on the engine block fits into the slot in the handle of the special tool.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft so the number one cylinder is TDC.
10. Remove the Special Tool.
11. Install the timing chains.
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Install the LH (inner) timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper (marked) link on the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
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Install the LH (inner) timing chain onto the camshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper (marked) link on the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
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Install the RH (outer) timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper (marked) link on the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
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Install the RH (outer) timing chain onto the camshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper (marked) link on the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
