Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 36660 Torque/Angle Meter
^ J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
^ J 38197 Balancer Remover




1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2. Remove the serpentine belt (1) from the crankshaft pulley.

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove the right inner fender splash shield.
6. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
7. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.




8. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector (1).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a pry bar.




9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor shield.




10. Remove the 2 attaching bolts from the crankshaft position sensor.
Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor from the block face.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the CKP sensor to the block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts to hold the CKP sensor to the block face.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).




3. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.




4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector (1).
5. Install the crankshaft harmonic balancer.
6. Install the right inner fender splash shield.
7. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly.




8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the serpentine belt (1) to the crankshaft pulley (2).
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Perform the Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure. Programming and Relearning