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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the nut and position the power steering pressure line, muffler and bracket assembly out of the way.
5. Remove the right front fender splash shield.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the pin-type retainer.
3 Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
6. Remove the screws and the generator splash shield.
7. Remove the left-hand upper stud bolt and the lower generator bolt. Loosen the right upper stud bolt.
8. Pivot the generator away from the engine block.
9. Remove the engine-to-transaxle support bracket.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Remove the support bracket.
10. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the nut and position the power steering pressure line, muffler and bracket assembly out of the way.
5. Remove the right front fender splash shield.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the pin-type retainer.
3 Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
6. Remove the screws and the generator splash shield.
7. Remove the left-hand upper stud bolt and the lower generator bolt. Loosen the right upper stud bolt.
8. Pivot the generator away from the engine block.
9. Remove the engine-to-transaxle support bracket.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Remove the support bracket.
10. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.