Removal (3.8L)
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- Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
- Note position of CMP sensor electrical connector. Remove CMP sensor. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (3.8L) under CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.
- Remove the camshaft synchronizer bolt. Remove camshaft synchronizer from engine block.
NOTE:
Oil pump driveshaft might come out with the camshaft synchronizer. If so, retrieve the oil pump driveshaft before proceeding.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
rotate crankshaft while synchronizer is removed from engine.