Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

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 the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  
  Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten the 2 CKP bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating CKP Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
Install the cylinder block plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Install the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.

Fig 4: Locating Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 5: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws
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