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 x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.

Fig 1: Locating Bolt On Crankshaft Pulley

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Install the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts

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Adjust the CKP sensor with the Crank Alignment Tool.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 3: Identifying CKP Sensor & Special Tool (303-1417)

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Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt from the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 4: Locating Bolt On Crankshaft Pulley

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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).
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).