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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1999TRACER LS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE & INSTALL & OVERHAUL - CARSFUEL SYSTEMCMP SYNCHRONIZERINSTALLATION (3.8L)
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Installation (3.8L)
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation (3.8L)
- Install Synchro Positioning Tool (303-630) on the camshaft synchronizer by rotating the tool until it engages the notch in the camshaft synchronizer housing and the armature. See Fig 1.
- Install camshaft synchronizer housing assembly so the arrow on the Install Synchro Positioning Tool (303-630) is 54 degrees from centerline of the engine. See Fig 2.
- Install and tighten synchronizer hold down bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove Synchro Positioning Tool (303-630). Install CMP sensor to camshaft synchronizer. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (3.8L) . Install the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube. Connect the battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.