Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
8. NOTE: Do not allow the valve keepers to fall off of the valve or the valve may drop into the cylinder. If a valve drops into the cylinder, the
cylinder head must be removed. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Removal.
NOTE: It may be necessary to push the valve down while compressing the spring.
Using the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the 3 designated camshaft roller followers in the previous step from the LH cylinder head.
9. NOTICE: The crankshaft cannot be moved past the 6 o'clock position once set or engine damage may occur.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and position the crankshaft keyway at the 6 o'clock position.
10. NOTICE: If one or both tensioner mounting bolts are loosened or removed, the tensioner-sealing bead must be inspected for seal
integrity. If cracks, tears, separation from the tensioner body or permanent compression of the seal bead is observed, install a new
tensioner or engine damage may occur.
Remove the 2 bolts, the LH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
