Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.




4. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
5. Remove the CKP sensor.
6. If necessary, remove the CKP sensor spacer bolts.
7. If necessary, remove the CKP sensor spacer.

Installation Procedure





Note: The crankshaft position sensor spacers are machined with different timing positions. However, if the crankshaft position sensor spacer requires replacement, replace with a grade "C" spacer.

1. If necessary, lubricate a NEW CKP spacer O-ring with clean engine oil.
2. If necessary, install the NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor spacer.
3. If necessary, install the CKP sensor spacer.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. If necessary, install the CKP sensor spacer bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Install the CKP sensor.
6. Install the CKP sensor bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




7. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).