Crankshaft sensor replacement procedure needed

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VINNY528
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what is the procedure to change the crank sensor? This vehicle is a Taurus X.
Apr 5, 2018 at 7:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Picture attached and procedure.

Roy

Removal and Installation:
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the left hand catalytic converter.
3. Remove the bolt, nut and the heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

4. Remove the rubber grommet cover.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Apr 5, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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