Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Record the preset radio stations.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Engine Harness Connection (1).
- Battery Feed (2).
- Starter Motor (3).
- Starter Solenoid (4).
CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the 2 starter solenoid harness connector attachment nuts.
6. Remove the lower starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
7. Remove the upper starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
8. Move the starter right to clear the engine block, then left to remove the starter from the flywheel housing.
9. Disconnect the CKP sensor harness connector.
10. Remove the CKP sensor attachment bolt and the CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Lubricate the CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.
2. Install the CKP sensor in the engine block and attachment bolt.
Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the CKP sensor harness connector. Push in the connector until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
4. Install the starter into the flywheel housing and align the bolt holes.
5. Install the upper and lower starter assembly to the engine block bolts.
Tighten the starter-to-engine bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
6. Install the two starter solenoid harness connections and attachment nuts.
- Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (large) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (small) to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
9. Reset the clock to preset the radio stations.