Here are a couple of pics of what it looks like.ģ.0L & 4. I found RA has the Wai Global kit (part DSTCAMKIT) of five tools for 4.53 which seems stupid cheap and includes at least one more tool than any other kit I've seen. I've not done this before and I understand the alignment tool is technically optional, but I like tools. I think it would be easiest to remove the upper intake, but might be accessible with it in, but I doubt. 1 I'm needing to replace the synchronizer in an '03 Ranger 3.0. so you don’t need to worry about the timing. You don’t need to remove the whole drive gear assembly just to change the sensor. The sensor itself is held on by two philips head screws. More Information From Forum member Slingblade: replace hold down clamp, and make sure c shape lines up with the far right line on the sight glass now, perfectly, then tighten hold down. If it does not, try wiggling it around it should drop in. Since the gear is helical, it will rotate as it goes into the engine and hopefully slips right into the oil pump. Insert cam synchronizer into its socket in the back of the engine, at a 90 degree angle to the back of the block, with the c shaped piece pointed open end towards the driver side and on the far left mark. Dorman Products -689-117 : Camshaft Synchronizer Includes Alignment Tool.

Stick tape on the left side of the line on the crankshaft pulley and turn engine clockwise until the timing needle points at the end of the tape: Ford Camshaft Sensor Synchronizer Tool for servicing: 1999 - 2002 4.0L Push Rod V6 Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer. Using the ruler, cut a piece of masking tape 34mm long, exactly. The #1 cylinder is the one closest to the front passenger side. bring engine cylinder #1 to TDC compression stroke (when both valves are closed). Using 1/2″ breaker bar, turn engine clockwise using the big crankshaft pulley bolt. If not already un-installed, loosen and remove hold down clamp before removing Old plug or broken/malfunctioning cam-synchro. Unknown size socket (for turning over engine).This method is for installing a camshaft synchronizer into the back of the engine. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger forums. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. Time to install: With engine out: 10-20 minutes / Engine in vehicle: unknown (estimated 45 min)ĭisclaimer: The Ranger, The Ranger Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. C7 cam install price.Difficulty: 7-9 out of 10 (depending on circumstances)

Using ford camshaft synchronizer tool