Camshaft alignment?

2009 FORD EXPEDITION
225,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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C.G.
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I watched a video on timing chain replacement on the 5.4 3v, it said I have to make sure I get both cams at the 12o'clock position then remove 3 roller followers from each side. How do I get both cams at the 12o'clock position at the same time? I started with the crankshaft at 12 then turned it until cylinder was at 12 but cylinder wasn't.
Mar 18, 2024 at 12:20 PM
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Do you have an image of the problem? I am not sure what you are talking about.

This is the video in case we need to review it:

https://youtu.be/dler2t2e4Zw?si=Cag_u4DYh6S9d24g

Here are the mark locations. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
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Mar 18, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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I can't get the cam lobes to align at the 12o'clock position on cylinders 1 and 5.
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Mar 18, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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It looks like the timing of off, can I get a picture for the camshaft phasers?
Mar 19, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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Anything?
May 11, 2024 at 12:43 PM