I keep hearing all of you saying to keep an extra CPS in the truck, which sounds like excellent advice. How are these installed? I looked in my book and of course they don't mention how to replace them. I would appriciate any help, thanks.

 

A 10mm six point socket and about ten minutes. Proably a few more if its your first time. Make sure its a six point as the bolt holding that thing on tends to be real tight from the factory and you don't wanna chance rounding it off.

 

I found this one on the forums a while back. Hope it helps.

How to change the Camshaft Position Sensor on a 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel
Article By: John Heimel


1. Make sure you have the correct part. This depends on the serial number of your engine which should be located on a sticker below the front of the plastic cover for the fuel bowl. Neither Ford or International calls it a "CPS", Ford calls it a CMP sensor and International calls it a CAMP sensor.

Ford Part #'s: Before engine serial #375549 F6T012K073A
Serial #375549 and above F7T012K073A

International Part #'s: Before engine serial #375549 1821720C98
Serial #375549 and above 1825899C93


2. Remove the #9 fuse under the hood (not in the dash).

3. You may want to remove the belt for easier access, but it's not necessary.

4. Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connector. The sensor is located towards the bottom left on the front of the engine. You'll see the single wire bundle going to the sensor.

5. Remove the old CMP sensor using a 10mm socket. Be careful not to round off the bolt (there is only 1). It's on there real tight and is tough to get to.

6. Take the new CMP sensor and coat the seal with either motor oil or Vaseline and intall it. Install the bolt and reconnect the wire connector.

7. Reinstall the #9 fuse under the hood and you should be ready to go

 

Hey thanks guys, sounds easy enough. I will be sure to order one. Better to be safe than sorry out in the woods somewhere

 

Its extremely easy, piece of cake. Exactly what they said.