Fusion L4-2.3L VIN Z (2006)
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the No. 1 piston at TDC.
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The hole in the crankshaft pulley should be in the 6 o'clock position.
10. CAUTION: The special tool 303-465 is for camshaft alignment only. Using this tool to prevent engine rotation can result in engine damage.
NOTE: The camshaft timing slots are offset. If the special tool cannot be installed, rotate the crankshaft one complete revolution clockwise to
correctly position the camshafts.
Install the special tool in the slots on the rear of both camshafts.
Automatic transaxle vehicles
11. Remove the 2 halfshaft carrier bracket bolts and slide the RH halfshaft 12 mm (0.47 inch) out of the transaxle.
All vehicles
12. Remove the engine plug bolt.
13. NOTE: The special tool will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the
counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the camshaft removal and installation.
