Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.

Install a new CKP sensor and the bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.

Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 3: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.