Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)







Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.







4. Remove the engine plug bolt.







5. Install the special tool and turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to position the No. 1 cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the CKP sensor.







7. Install an M6 bolt in the position shown.

Installation

1. NOTE: Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.

Position the CKP sensor and loosely install the 2 bolts.







2. NOTE: The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.

Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool and tighten the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

3. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.







4. Remove the M6 bolt.







5. Remove the special tool.







6. Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).