Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Remove the engine plug bolt.
- 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 position during the crankshaft pulley removal and installation.NOTE: The engine front cover is removed from graphic for clarity.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the contacts the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
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NOTE: Do not tighten the CKP sensor bolts at this time.
Install the CKP sensor and the bolts.
- Install the Special Tool onto the CKP sensor and the tooth of the crankshaft pulley trigger wheel. Tighten CKP sensor bolts. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1521 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
- Remove Suggested Tool: 303-1521 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Position Sensor.
- Remove Suggested Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.
- Install the engine plug bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Position the fender splash shield and install the retainers.
- Install the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
- After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.