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Where is the camshaft position sensor located at on 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 EFI?
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1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 MFI Camshaft Position Sensor (installation)
For those who have the less powerful 4.0…..this is the 160 hp type X engine,,,,,,the changing of the CPM…or camshaft position sensor,,,,,,can be quite a challenge.
This not the 4.0 OHV engine.
I spent hours searching the web for the location of this electrical component. Never did find a good and thorough description. So having finally located and replaced it, I will tell you its exact location.
General spot…….dead center of the engine….all the way back between intake manifold and firewall. Now specifically….inline with the left corner of intake manifold about four inches below the corner bolt. To actually put your hand (if you have small hands) on it you must first wrestle a thick wire bundle and three plug wires. Yes it is directly below these wires. It is tucked behind so snugly that you will probably never see it, This is a feel by hand type of operation. When you feel the flat top with a ¼” bolt on either side slide your fingers toward the firewall. You will now feel, and if properly lighted, see the wire connection.
The most comfortable position is putting down a blanket over engine then laying on top with your head as far back toward firewall as possible.
Check out Auto Zone…………
For a good picture of what it should look like. It is not the same as the other 4.0 engine,
Notice the top of the CPM is flat with two ¼ inch bolts. It is shaped like a light bulb (two dimensional). You can access with a socket and 6” extension.
Because it was my first time replacing this component, I found it helpful to remove coil box and plug wire holder attached above CPM. This allows for better sight lines and more hand/finger space.
Notice the orientation of the component. The wire connection end faces the firewall but not perpendicular (12 o’clock)…….more like 11:00 o’clock.
The two bolts are “kept” on the CPM so do not try to remove completely……..loosen until they wiggle . Pull straight up. The electrical plug can be disconnected with a simple flat screwdriver. Clip is on top of socket…just pop up slightly and pull toward firewall.
Remember to snap fit on top of shaft and point connection end at 11:00 o’clock.
Hand start bolts. Only requires a few twists with ratchet, Do not over tighten
NOTE: Ignore all info about special tool….setting the timing…TDC…..etc.
That is only if you place to change the entire camshaft synchronization shaft
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