1996 Mercury Sable allignment of cam position drive assembl

145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JGRAVESEN
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My cam position sensor, drive assembly and trigger destroyed itself when the sensor became loose. I am installing the "new" one, but am not sure how to position the central shaft relative to the drive assembly housing. Do I need to get the installation tool from Ford? I am assuming the interior shaft rotates clockwise. Should I position the shaft so the lead edge pf the trigger is at the sensor on the cam position sensor? I set the engine to TDC on #1, but the Haynes manual doesn't have a picture of the trigger relative to the housing when you drop it in.
May 25, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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same way was remove it should fit back in
9 out of ten goes back right one with me
below is the correct way of doing it

Installation
Install Synchro Positioner (T95T-12200-A) on synchronizer assembly (CMP sensor removed). Turn synchronizer shaft clockwise until tool boss engages with notch in synchronizer housing. Tool should fit squarely in top of synchronizer housing.
Install intermediate shaft in synchronizer assembly. Lubricate synchronizer drive gear with engine oil. Insert synchronizer assembly into engine. While inserting, synchronizer assembly will rotate. When installed, synchro positioner should point 75 degrees from engine centerline.
If synchro positioner is not pointing in correct direction, remove synchronizer assembly and start again from step 1). If installed correctly, install and tighten hold-down clamp and remove synchro positioner.
Install CMP sensor and tighten screws to specification.
May 25, 2009 at 11:12 PM
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