

There is an alignment tool which I have but didn't use (it arrived a few days after I replaced the synchronizer) What the tool does is keep the vane in a certain postion as you install the synchronizer in the engine and it has an arrow on the tool so that you keep the syncronizer in position towards the radiator so the when you put the cam sensor back on top of the synchronizer it is lines up with the electrical connector. I bought the part you have to dip the lower end of the new synchronizer in engine oil up to just below the mounting flange before installing it in the engine.

I move the plug wires and coil packs out the the way, I removed the plugs wires from the coil just to avoid messing them up internally by pulling and stretching them, I then removed the bolt and pulled the synchronizer out paying attention to how much the vane turned as I pulled it out. I then took off the cam sensor from the top of the cam synchronizer. On 3.0L engines, install camshaft synchronizer so that drive gear engagement occurs when arrow on Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A is pointed approximately 75 degrees (3.0L), 60 degrees (4. Once thereI used the cam syncro tool for my specific year car and installed the syncro at 54 degrees off of the center line of the car (rotating it CW as standing in front of the car. If not already un-installed, loosen and remove hold down clamp before removing Old plug or broken/malfunctioning cam-synchro.It was actually pretty easy, I basically set the engine to #1 top dead center by aligning the timing mark and index. Align the pointer (part of the timing cover casting which is at the front of engine passenger side) to the pulley with the timing marks on it.it should read zero. 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. 7-9 out of 10 (depending on circumstances)Įngine in vehicle: unknown(estimated 45min)ĭisclaimer: The Ranger, The Ranger Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle.
