http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/79...placement.html

Has anyone ever tried doing them on your own? It doesn't look nearly as complicated as the dealer makes it seem

 

Google steve bassen phaser and you'll find a good guide. I followed it last week and it worked for me ( average Joe working in driveway)

 

Did it fix everything? i was reading that the tensioners and adjusters also need replacing if you go by the TSB

 

My sister did hers by herself, called me once during the install

 

I fixed the phaser tick for sure. My engine has no shortage of ticks, though. I just have another one to be aggravated by now.

I did not replace the lash adjusters or chain tensioners. The lash adjusters would have added another $250 or so ( figuring $100 for the tool), and the tensioners require removing the front cover which would have added more time than I had. I probably need both jobs done. Maybe next summer.

It took me 2 days to do the job ( none of this "my neighbor is a expert ford mechanic with a lift and a he helped me for free" stuff- i did it solo except for tightening the phaser bolts)

Again, it definitely improved my engine and I'd do it again. If you are determined, well stocked with 1/4 inch ratchet extensions and reasonably proficient, you will do fine. I'm nothing special in the mechanic department and I did it... Determination counts.