Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the catalytic converter.
4. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.




5. Position a utility stand beneath the rear center section of the frame in order to support the powertrain.
6. Remove the frame rear bolts.

IMPORTANT: Do not lower the powertrain more than 100 mm (4 in).

7. Carefully lower the powertrain in order to provide access.

IMPORTANT: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to remove the bolts.




8. Remove the crank sensor heat shield bolts and the heat shield.

IMPORTANT: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to remove the bolt.




9. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt.

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to use a long flat-bladed tool in order to carefully remove the CKP sensor.

10. Use a long flat-bladed tool in order to carefully remove the CKP sensor and harness.
11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the CKP sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the wiring harness from the CKP sensor.




2. Use a long flexible pick-up tool in order to position the CKP sensor to the engine block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to install the bolt.

3. Install the CKP sensor bolt.

Tighten the CKP sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

IMPORTANT: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to install the bolts.




4. Install the crank sensor heat shield and the heat shield bolts.

Tighten
- Tighten the upper crank sensor heat shield bolt (1) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the lower crank sensor heat shield bolt (2) to 50 N.m (37 lb in).




5. Raise the powertrain until the frame contacts the chassis.
6. Install the frame rear bolts.
7. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
8. Install the catalytic converter.
9. Lower the vehicle.