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Torque Specifications Ford Taurus X I

Ignition System 2 illustrations ~191 words
DescriptionNm
Ignition coil-on-plug bolts7
Spark plugs15

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The Electronic Ignition (EI) system is a coil-on-plug ignition system. The coil-on-plug ignition system consists of

  1. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors.
  2. a Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
  3. ignition coil-on-plugs.
  4. spark plugs.

The CMP sensors

  1. are variable reluctance sensors.
  2. are mounted in the rear of the cylinder head.
  3. are triggered by a 3-plus-1 timing wheel on each intake camshaft.
  4. provides camshaft rotational location information to the PCM.

The CKP sensor

  1. is a variable reluctance sensor.
  2. is triggered by a 36-minus-1 tooth trigger wheel mounted on the crankshaft, at the rear of the engine.
  3. provides base timing and crankshaft speed (RPM) to the PCM.

The ignition coil-on-plugs

  1. change low voltage signals from the PCM to high voltage pulses.
  2. produce the high voltage pulses to the spark plugs.
  3. are connected directly to each spark plug.
  4. have replaceable coil seals.

The spark plugs

  1. change high voltage pulses into a spark which ignites the fuel and air mixture.
  2. originally equipped on the vehicle have a platinum-enhanced fine wire electrode for long life.

Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Engine Ignition Components - Exploded View
ItemPart NumberDescription
16758Crankcase vent tube-to-valve cover fitting quick connect coupling
2Ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector (3 required) (part of 12A581)
3W708833Ignition coil-on-plug bolt (3 required)
412A375Ignition coil-on-plug (3 required)
512405Spark plug (3 required)
612A384Coil seal (3 required)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
ItemPart NumberDescription
1Ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector (3 required) (part of 12A581)
2W708833Ignition coil-on-plug bolt (3 required)
312A375Ignition coil-on-plug (3 required)
412405Spark plug (3 required)
512A384Coil seal (3 required)
  1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.