Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 4.6L (2V): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the CMP sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
Position the power steering fluid reservoir and the radio interference capacitor and install the nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Power Steering Fluid Reservoir And Radio Interference Capacitor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the power steering pump, the bolt and the stud bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (14 lb-ft).
Using the special tool, install a new O-ring seal on the power steering pressure hose fitting.

Fig 2: Installing New Power Steering Seal Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the power steering pressure hose fitting.
- Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the power steering hose bracket and install the nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Attaching Power Steering Hose Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the ground wire and the wiring harness bracket and install the nuts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Positioning Ground Wire And Wiring Harness Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.

Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Pump Pulley
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .