Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Prior to removal of the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, set cylinder No. 1 to 0° Top Dead Center (TDC) of compression stroke. Note
position of the CMP electrical connector. The installation procedure requires that the connector be located in the same position.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Disconnect fuel charging wiring connector from stator assembly.
3. Remove stator assembly retaining screws and stator assembly from synchronizer assembly.
4. If synchronizer assembly is to be removed from the cylinder block, proceed with Removal Step 5. If synchronizer assembly is not being removed,
proceed to Installation Step 6.
5. Remove hold-down clamp (bolt and washer assembly).
6. Remove synchronizer assembly from cylinder block.
NOTE: The oil pump intermediate shaft should be removed with the synchronizer assembly.
INSTALLATION
