Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation
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- Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the No. 1 piston is 45 degrees BTDC using the guide holes on the engine front cover and the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the engine plug bolt.
- Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
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NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC during CKP sensor installation.NOTE: The engine front cover is removed from graphic for clarity.
Slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.
- The TDC marked tooth on the crankshaft pulley will align with the center line of the CKP sensor.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
- The TDC marked tooth on the crankshaft pulley will align with the center line of the CKP sensor.
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NOTE: Do not tighten the CKP bolts at this time.
Install the CKP sensor and the 2 CKP sensor bolts.
- Install the Crankshaft Sensor Alignment Tool.
- If the Crankshaft Sensor Alignment Tool does not align with the TDC marked tooth on the crankshaft pulley, loosen the 2 CKP sensor bolts and adjust the sensor until the tool is installed.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-1417 Tool, Crank Sensor Alignment.
- Tighten the 2 CKP sensor bolts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- If the Crankshaft Sensor Alignment Tool does not align with the TDC marked tooth on the crankshaft pulley, loosen the 2 CKP sensor bolts and adjust the sensor until the tool is installed.
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.
Remove Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
- Install the engine plug bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- Install the underbody shield and tighten the retainers.
- Install the RH front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- After completing the repair, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.
Use the General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment