Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service Precautions
CAUTION:
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Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft after the No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke or the fuel
system timing will be out of time with the engine and possibly cause engine damage.
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After installation, do not loosen the synchronizer bolt and rotate the synchronizer assembly. The synchronizer assembly is not adjustable.
Do not loosen the synchronizer bolt after the alignment tool has been removed in order to align the CMP electrical connector for any
reason. If the electrical connector is not in the correct position, the synchronizer assembly must be removed, the alignment tool and the
assembly reinstalled if the engine has not been rotated from top dead center (TDC) of the compression on the No. 1 cylinder.
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A special tool must be used when installing a synchronizer assembly. Failure to follow this procedure will result in the fuel system being
out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage.
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It is very important to coat the gear on the camshaft synchronizer with clean engine oil prior to installation. Failure to do so could result
in gear failure.
