Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove serpentine drive belt.
3. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
4. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the Crankshaft Position sensor (CKP sensor) and A/C compressor.
5. Recover A/C system and remove A/C compressor.
6. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining screw and remove crankshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure crankshaft position sensor mounting surface is clean and that new crankshaft position sensor O-ring is in proper location on crankshaft
position sensor.
2. Position crankshaft position sensor and install retaining screw. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).
CAUTION: Do not overtighten crankshaft position sensor retaining screw or damage to sensor may occur.
3. Install A/C compressor. Evacuate and recharge A/C system.
4. Properly route engine control sensor wiring and connect electrical connectors to A/C compressor and crankshaft position sensor.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Install serpentine drive belt.
7. Connect battery ground cable.
