Crankshaft sensor replacement

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

First, there are a couple things you will need on this vehicle. There is a plug on the side of the engine block where you will install a timing peg tool.

Basically, you place the vehicle at top dead center and install the peg to prevent the engine from turning. Next, there is an alignment tool that is used when installing the sensor. However, there is not even a tool or part number for the alignment tool. Normally, they come with the new sensor. At least that is what I have experienced as well as the manual's directions indicate. If you order an aftermarket sensor, check. If there is not one, this may be one of them times you have to go to a dealer for the part. These directions indicate the alignment tool is not available separately. Therefore, any sensor you purchase should have one. Regardless, here are the directions specific to your vehicle for this process. The attached pictures correlate with these directions. One last thing. You listed this as a 2.0. That is not an option, so I went with the 2.3 since you said four cylinder. If that is not correct, you have to let me know.

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PROCEDURES
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR


Special Tool(s)



Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.




2. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





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




4. Remove the cylinder block plug.





5. Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC) and install the special tool.


6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.


7. Remove the bolts and discard the CKP sensor.

Installation



1. CAUTION: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.




2. NOTE: Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.

Install the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.



3. NOTE: The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.

Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten the 2 CKP bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
6. Install the cylinder block plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).




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




8. Install the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

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

Joe

Thanks for the quick reply. My focus is a zx3 model with the 2.0 n/a that ran from 2001-2007. Will these instructions be identical still?

Also, how do I find TDC for cylinder 1?

Welcome back.

You are correct. I looked up a Fusion. Ugh. Getting tired. However, yes its the same. As far as TDC, install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg and rotate the crankshaft slowly clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight is up against the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg. The engine is now at Top Dead Center (TDC). Only finger tight with the tool.

I believe I should be able to figure it out now. Thank you very much!

Glad to help. Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe