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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor: Installation

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    NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
  1. Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    GF0024510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Whenever the CKP sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.
  3. Install the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
    • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  4. Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts
    GF0024078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.
  5. Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
    • Tighten the 2 CKP bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  6. Fig 3: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts
    GF0009614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  8. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
  9. Install the cylinder block plug.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  10. Install the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.
  11. Fig 4: Locating Splash Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    G04684103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
  13. Fig 5: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws
    G04684102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.