Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 5.0L (4V): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Both RH and LH intake Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors and RH exhaust CMP sensor

Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
LH exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional Information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped with 4 wheel drive, index-mark the front flange to the pinion flange.

Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark Front Flange To Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped with 4 wheel drive, remove the 6 front flange-to-pinion flange bolts and 2 washers and position the driveshaft aside.
- Discard the 6 bolts and 2 washers
Fig 2: Locating Front Flange-To-Pinion Flange Bolts And Washers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts and the LH heat shield from the rear of the LH cylinder head.
Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 2 transmission support insulator nuts.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Support Insulator Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the CMP bolt.
NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack contacts the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.

Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transmission. Raise the transmission until the CMP sensor can be removed.

Remove the CMP sensor.