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Removal (4.2L)

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CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft or camshaft during removal and installation procedure or fuel system timing will be out of time. Possible engine damage may occur.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable(s). Position crankshaft so piston No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke. Partially drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose from EGR valve. Remove EGR valve and adapter. Disconnect heater outlet tube, and position aside.
  2. Disconnect Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor harness connector. Mark orientation of CMP position sensor electrical connector. Remove CMP sensor. Remove CMP synchronizer retaining bolt. Remove CMP synchronizer.
NOTE: Oil pump driveshaft might come out with CMP synchronizer. If so, retrieve oil pump driveshaft before proceeding.
CAUTION: Synchro Positioner (T96T-12200-A) must be used during installation of CMP synchronizer assembly. Failure to do so will result in fuel injector to be out of time, and possible engine damage may occur.