Aviator 2WD V8-4.6L DOHC (2003)
2. Remove the fasteners and the engine front cover.
3. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools can
cause scratches and gouges which can create leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Remove and discard the gaskets, clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Items 42-47: Timing Chain Tensioner Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, timing procedures must be followed exactly or piston and valve damage can occur.
CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or
the camshaft to be rotated. Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
2. Install the special tool.
3. NOTE: RH is shown, LH is similar.
