Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
- Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions ( HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
- Remove the RH inner fender splash shield. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in
SERVICE INFORMATION
General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.