Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

NOTE: Ford does not provide a TDC (Top Dead Center) mark or determination procedure for this engine in this vehicle.
ALLDATA users have reported success using aftermarket tools to determine TDC on this engine.

Alldata Editors Note: Ford provides NO procedure to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor without the special tool shown in this article.

EGO Sensor Wrench:

Syncro Positioning Tool:

CAUTION: Prior to removal of the Camshaft Position sensor (CMP sensor), 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 requires the connector be located In the same position.

REMOVAL
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 blocks, proceed with Removal Step 5. If not removing camshaft position sensor housing, proceed to Step 6 of the installation procedures.
5. Remove hold-down clamp (bolt and washer assembly).
6. Remove camshaft position sensor housing from cylinder blocks.

NOTE: Remove the oil pump intermediate shaft with the camshaft position sensor housing.

INSTALLATION
1. If the plastic locator cover tool is not attached to the replacement camshaft position sensor housing, attach synchro positioning tool 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 housing.

CAUTION: If the replacement camshaft position sensor housing does not contain a plastic locator cover tool, a special service tool 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 fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage.

NOTE: Use Syncro Positioning Tool T96T-12200-A.

2. Transfer oil pump intermediate shaft from old camshaft position sensor housing to replacement camshaft position sensor housing.
3. Install camshaft position sensor housing so drive gear engagement occurs when arrow on synchro positioning tool is pointed approximately as shown in the illustrations. This step will locate camshaft position sensor electrical connector in the pre-removal position.
4. Install hold-down clamp (washer and bolt assembly) and tighten bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb ft).
5. Remove synchro positioning tool.
6. Install camshaft position sensor and retaining screws. Tighten screws to 4.5-7 Nm (40-61 lb in).

CAUTION: If camshaft position sensor electrical connector is not positioned properly, DO NOT reposition the connector by rotating the camshaft position sensor housing. This will result in the fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage. Remove the camshaft position sensor housing and repeat installation procedure, beginning with Step 1.

7. Connect fuel charging wiring connector to camshaft position sensor.
8. Connect battery ground cable.