Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the right splash shield cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.
6. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove 2 attaching bolts from the crankshaft position sensor.
8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block face.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to the block.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts that hold the CKP sensor to the block face.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
3. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield (1).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Position the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine-3.8L.
6. Install the right splash shield cover.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure. Programming and Relearning