Fusion FWD L4-2.3L (2008)
4. Remove the valve cover.
5. CAUTION: Failure to position the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC) can result in damage to the engine. Turn the engine in the
normal direction of rotation only.
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
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The hole in the crankshaft pulley should be in the 6 o'clock position.
6. 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
7. Remove the 2 halfshaft carrier bracket bolts and slide the RH halfshaft 12 mm (0.47 inch) out of the transaxle.
