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Removal (4.0L)

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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. Position crankshaft to TDC of cylinder No. 1 compression stroke. Note position of electrical connector on CMP sensor. Installation requires that the connector be located in the same position.
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  3. On Explorer models only, remove upper intake manifold. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (4.0L VIN X)  under UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
  4. On all models, remove CMP sensor. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (3.0L & 4.0L) .
  5. Remove camshaft synchronizer hold-down bolt. Lift camshaft synchronizer from engine block.
CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft while synchronizer is removed from engine.
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