Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws

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Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers

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Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the hole in the crankshaft pulley is in the 3 o'clock position.

Fig 3: Identifying Hole In Crankshaft Pulley Is In 3 O'clock Position

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Remove the cylinder block plug.

Fig 4: Engine Plug Bolt

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NOTE: When the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg, the No. 1 cylinder will be at Top Dead Center (TDC).

Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (303-507)

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the bolts and discard the CKP sensor.