You did not say what engine (3.0, 4.4 or 4.8) you have. The 3.0 is an inline six where the number 1cylinder is closest to the radiator/front of car. The 4.4 and 4.8 are V8s where the passenger side bank (right side) are numbered 1 thru 4 where number 1 is closest to the radiator/front o f car. The drivers side bank (left side) are numbered 5 thru 8 where number 5 is closest to the radiator/front o f car.
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You did not say what engine (3.0, 4.4 or 4.8) you have. The 3.0 is an inline six where the number 1cylinder is closest to the radiator/front of car. The 4.4 and 4.8 are V8s where the passenger side bank (right side) are numbered 1 thru 4 where number 1 is closest to the radiator/front o f car. The drivers side bank (left side) are numbered 5 thru 8 where number 5 is closest to the radiator/front o f car.
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