Item 10: Camshaft Syncronizer-to-Engine Front Cover Bolt Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Rotate the crankshaft until the No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
CAUTION:
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.