Ford Escape: Electronic Engine Controls / Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	303-1699 Tool, Crank Sensor Alignment
	303-507 Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC TKIT-2001N-FLM TKIT-2001N-ROW
Ford Diagnostic Equipment

Removal

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1. Remove the RHF front fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
   

1. Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector, remove the bolts and the CKP sensor.
   

Installation

1. 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.
   

1. Remove the engine plug bolt.
   

1. Install Special Service Tool: 303-507  Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC.

1. 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 installation.

   NOTE: The engine front cover is removed from graphic for clarity.

   Rotate the crankshaft slowly until the crankshaft stops.
   

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the CKP bolts at this time.

   Install the CKP sensor and the bolts finger-tight.
   

1. • If the special service tool mark does not align with the TDC (top dead center) marked tooth on the crankshaft pulley, loosen the CKP sensor bolts and adjust the sensor until the tool is installed.
     Use Special Service Tool: 303-1699  Tool, Crank Sensor Alignment.
   • Tighten the CKP sensor bolts.
     Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   • Remove the special tool.
     Use Special Service Tool: 303-1699  Tool, Crank Sensor Alignment.

1. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
   

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

1. Install the engine plug bolt.
   Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

1. Install the engine undershield and the retainers.
   

1. Install the RHF front fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 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