Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Engine Mechanical Section.
3. Remove the power steering pump and mounting bracket from engine. Refer to Engine Mechanical Section.
4. Disconnect electrical connector from the sensor.
5. Remove the retaining bolt and sensor from the engine block.

NOTE: Use caution to avoid any hot oil that might drip out.












Installation Procedure

1. Install the crank shaft position sensor to its position.
2. Install and tighten the mounting bolt. Refer to Engine Mechanical Section.
3. Reinstall the power steering pump and bracket to the engine.
4. Reinstall the accessory drive belt.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

IMPORTANT: PCM must re-learn Crankshaft Position when the CKP sensor is replaced. Refer to CKP sensor learn mode on the scan tool, or Tooth Error Correction.
See Computers and Control Systems / System Diagnosis / Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview / Description Of On-Board Diagnostics / Symptom Operation / PCM and Sensors / Tooth Error Correction (TEC) Service Bay Guidelines: Tooth Error Correction (TEC) Service Bay Guidelines