OTC 6489 - 511551 (6483) Ford Camshaft Synchronizer Tool; 511550 (6482) Ford Camshaft Holding Tool Adapter

Parts List & Operating Instructions
511550 (6482) Ford Camshaft Holding Tool Adapter
Application: 1997 – 2011 4.0L SOHC Explorer (V6), Mountaineer (V6), Ranger (VIN E)
1997 – 2008 4.0L SOHC Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger (VIN X)
2005 – 2010 4.0L SOHC Mustang (VIN N)
511551 (6483) Ford Camshaft Synchronizer Tool
Application: 1999 – 2002 4.0L Push Rod Explorer, Mountaineer
1999 – 2000 4.0L Push Rod Ranger
1. Install tool Nos. 511546 (6478) and 511550 (6482)
on the camshaft as shown.
2. Secure tool No. 511546 (6478) to the cylinder head.
3. Service the timing chain as required according to
instructions in the vehicle service manual.
4. Torque fasteners according to factory specications.
No. 511546
(6478)
No. 511550
(6482)
Note:
• Same as Ford No. 303-578 (T97T-6256-A).
• This tool is used with No. 511546 (6478) Ford
Camshaft Gear Holding Tool .
CAUTION: Before removing the camshaft sensor housing
assembly, note the position of the camshaft sensor electrical
connector. To prevent equipment damage, the connector MUST
be reassembled in the same position during installation.
1. Rotate crankshaft to set No. 1 cylinder at top dead center of
compression stroke.
2. Engage camshaft sensor housing vane in slot of tool No. 511551
(6483).
3. Rotate tool on camshaft sensor housing until tool engages housing
notch. (Tool should be square and in contact with entire top of
housing.)
4. Install camshaft sensor housing and tool assembly into engine
according to instructions in the vehicle service manual.
5. Torque fasteners to factory specications.
No. 511551
(6483)
Camshaft
Sensor
Housing
Note: Same as Ford No. 303-638.
WARNING: Wear eye
protection that meets ANSI
Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
WARNING: Wear eye
protection that meets ANSI
Z87.1 and OSHA standards.