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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MOUNTAINEER 2WD V8-4.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 4.6L (3V)
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
3. Disconnect the A/C compressor coil electrical connector.
4. Detach the battery cable retainer from the A/C compressor stud bolts.
5. Remove the nut and detach the A/C tube bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Remove the nuts, the stud bolt and position the A/C compressor aside.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
8. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
9. 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.