Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Removal
CAUTION: Prior to removal of the camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor)(12126), set cylinder No. 1 to zero degrees top dead center (TDC) of
compression stroke. Then note the position of the camshaft position sensor electrical connector. The installation procedure required that the connector be
located in the same position.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect fuel charging wiring connector from camshaft position sensor.
3.
Remove camshaft position sensor retaining screws and camshaft position sensor from camshaft position sensor housing.
4.
If removing camshaft position sensor housing from the cylinder block, proceed with Removal Step 5.
6.
Note: Remove the oil pump intermediate shaft with the camshaft position sensor.
Remove camshaft position sensor from cylinder block.
Installation
CAUTION: If the replacement camshaft position sensor housing does not contain a plastic locator cover tool, a special service tool such as Syncro
Positioning Tool T93P-12200-A must be obtained prior to installation of the replacement camshaft position sensor. Failure to follow this procedure will
result in improper camshaft position sensor alignment. This will result in the ignition system and fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly
causing engine damage.
1.
If the plastic locator cover tool is not attached to the replacement camshaft position sensor, attach Syncro Positioning Tool T93P-12200-A as
follows:
a. Engage camshaft position sensor housing vane into the radial slot of the tool.
b. Rotate tool on camshaft position sensor housing until tool boss engages notch in camshaft position sensor.
