Where is the CAM shaft position sensor located?

JLWHIT

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2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR
1.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Where is the 2004 Lincoln Aviator CAM shaft position sensor located?

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 AT 3:02 PM

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CARADIODOC

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The only engine used in 2004 was a 5.4L. This drawing shows the sensor locations.

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Saturday, January 18th, 2025 AT 4:06 PM

JLWHIT

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2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR
1.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

CAM shaft position sensor location needed.

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Monday, January 20th, 2025 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

It is on the driver's side front of the engine, mounted in the cylinder head. You need to remove the power steering fluid reservoir and its mount to access the sensor.

I attached a picture and directions below. Pic 1 is just to give you a general location. Pic 3 provides a better view.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, January 20th, 2025 AT 12:13 PM (Merged)

JLWHIT

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Concerning my 2004 Lincoln Aviator, your advice was perfectly spot on. However, I am experiencing trouble removing the power steering fluid reservoir mount. Can you provide instructions for the removal of the mount?

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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 12:51 PM

CARADIODOC

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Here's the procedures for the cam sensor and the power steering pump, but nothing is shown for the reservoir. They just show it should take 0.8 hours. Joe may be using a different reference source. He will post more information if he has it.

Update: I found this last drawing under "Front Cover Removal". It may help by showing he bolts for the bracket.

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