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So my synchro and sensor is out of alignment from my head job I did. Not much, engine runs fine most of the time, but it is causing some rough idles sometimes.
I've got my manual here and I'm curious about something.
Here is a shot of the installation procedure from my manual.
I followed that except for one thing. When I originally pulled it out I didn't mark the original position of the sensor, but working from memory I got it back in almost right where it was. Obviously either the sensor or the synchro is out of sync since I'm getting the P1309 code.
So without a mark, am I correct to assume that to correctly align the synchro I find TDC #1, insert my tool, rotate the drive assembly until the tool drops down and sits flush, then insert the whole assembly with the arrow on the tool facing 38 degrees out from the centerline of the engine?
The tool doesn't prevent the drive assembly from rotating inside the tool however, see the following picture.
I've highlighted the area it can rotate freely when the tool is engaged. Is this normal? Do I rotate the drive assembly until the tooth touches any one side of the tool?
Thanks guys, you've been a big help so far.
I've got my manual here and I'm curious about something.
Here is a shot of the installation procedure from my manual.

I followed that except for one thing. When I originally pulled it out I didn't mark the original position of the sensor, but working from memory I got it back in almost right where it was. Obviously either the sensor or the synchro is out of sync since I'm getting the P1309 code.
So without a mark, am I correct to assume that to correctly align the synchro I find TDC #1, insert my tool, rotate the drive assembly until the tool drops down and sits flush, then insert the whole assembly with the arrow on the tool facing 38 degrees out from the centerline of the engine?
The tool doesn't prevent the drive assembly from rotating inside the tool however, see the following picture.

I've highlighted the area it can rotate freely when the tool is engaged. Is this normal? Do I rotate the drive assembly until the tooth touches any one side of the tool?
Thanks guys, you've been a big help so far.