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Crankshaft Sensor Installation (2.3L)

  1. Position crankshaft sensor wires behind inner timing belt cover. Hold crankshaft sensor in place and install bolts finger tight. DO NOT tighten. Reconnect wire connectors to engine harness.
  2. With Crankshaft Sensor Positioner (T89P-6316-A) in place, rotate crankshaft until outer vane of crankshaft pulley hub assembly engages both sides of crankshaft sensor positioner. See Fig 1. Tighten crankshaft sensor bolts.
    CAUTION: Always turn engine in direction of normal rotation (clockwise as viewed from front of engine).
  3. Rotate crankshaft until vane on crankshaft pulley hub assembly is no longer engaged in crankshaft sensor positioner. Remove crankshaft sensor positioner. Install new plastic wire harness retainer and trim off excess.
  4. Rotate crankshaft 90 degrees (1/4 turn) clockwise and measure outer vane-to-sensor air gap. Air gap must be .018-.039" (.46-1.0 mm). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Fig 1: Positioning Crankshaft Sensor (2.3L)
G90B15488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.