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Removal (4.2L)

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. Remove CMP sensor. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (4.2L)  under CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR.
  3. Disconnect EGR valve vacuum hose. Remove EGR valve tube upper fitting.
  4. Remove EGR valve bolts and nut. Remove EGR valve. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing EGR Valve
    G00194441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove CMP synchronizer bolt. See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Locating CMP Synchronizer Adjustment Bolt
    G00194442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lift out CMP synchronizer. Oil pump drive shaft may come out with camshaft synchronizer. See Fig 3.
Fig 3: Removing CMP Synchronizer
G00194443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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