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.

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Remove the engine plug bolt.

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Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg. Use 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.
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NOTE: Do not tighten the CKP sensor bolts at this time.

Install the CKP sensor and the 2 CKP sensor bolts.

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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. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1521 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Position Sensor.
- Tighten the CKP sensor bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Remove the Crankshaft Sensor Alignment Tool. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1521 Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Position Sensor.

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Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

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Install the engine plug bolt.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

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Install the accessory drive belt cover and retainers.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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After completing the repairs, use a scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions. Use the General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment