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.

IMPORTANT: The catalytic converter does not have to be removed from the vehicle, relocate to the side.

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

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




8. Remove the crank sensor heat shield bolts (1, 2) and the heat shield.

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




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

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

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

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

11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the CKP sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the CKP sensor wiring harness.




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

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.

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




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

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

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.