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Removal (3.8L)

CAUTION: Synchro Positioning Tool (303-630) must be used during the installation of the replacement synchronizer assembly. Failure to follow this procedure will result in the fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage.
CAUTION: Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft during removal and installation procedure or fuel system control will be out of time. This could possibly cause engine damage.
  1. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke.
  2. Note position of CMP sensor electrical connector. Remove CMP sensor. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (3.0L, 3.8L, 4.0L & 5.0L) .
  3. Remove the camshaft synchronizer bolt. See Figure.
    4. NOTE: Oil pump driveshaft might come out with the camshaft synchronizer. If so, retrieve the oil pump driveshaft before proceeding.
  4. Remove camshaft synchronizer from engine block.
CAUTION: DO NOT  rotate crankshaft while synchronizer is removed from engine.
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