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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. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine belt(s) from the crankshaft pulley.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove the right inner fender access cover.
6. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a pry bar.

7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor shield (1) (Do Not use a pry bar).
8. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.

Crankshaft Position Sensor:




9. Remove the attaching bolts from the crankshaft position sensor.
10. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block face.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor:




1. Position the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to the block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20-40 N.m (14-28 lb ft).




3. Reinstall the crankshaft position sensor shield.
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Reinstall the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft.
6. Install the right inner fender access cover.
7. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N.m (104 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the serpentine belts.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.