Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.
- Install a new CKP sensor and the bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
- Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the RH splash shield and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
CAUTION:
Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
NOTE:
Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.
NOTE:
The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.