Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install a 6 mm x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.
Install the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  
  Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Adjust the CKP sensor with the Crankshaft Sensor Aligner.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting CKP Sensor With Crankshaft Sensor Aligner
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt from the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Install the RH splash shield, 5 bolts and the pin-type retainer (not shown in illustration).
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.