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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Remove splash shield from RH front fender apron.
4. Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring from the Crankshaft Position sensor (CKP sensor).
5. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt and remove crankshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure crankshaft position sensor mounting surface is clean. Make sure that the crankshaft position sensor O-ring is in proper location on crankshaft position sensor.
2. Position crankshaft position sensor and install retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in).
CAUTION: Do not overtighten crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt or damage to the crankshaft position sensor may occur.
3. Properly route engine control sensor wiring and connect electrical connector to crankshaft position sensor.
4. Install splash shield. Tighten retaining screws securely.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Remove splash shield from RH front fender apron.
4. Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring from the Crankshaft Position sensor (CKP sensor).
5. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt and remove crankshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure crankshaft position sensor mounting surface is clean. Make sure that the crankshaft position sensor O-ring is in proper location on crankshaft position sensor.
2. Position crankshaft position sensor and install retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in).
CAUTION: Do not overtighten crankshaft position sensor retaining bolt or damage to the crankshaft position sensor may occur.
3. Properly route engine control sensor wiring and connect electrical connector to crankshaft position sensor.
4. Install splash shield. Tighten retaining screws securely.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.