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Crankshaft Position Sensor






Crankshaft Position Sensor

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block.

Removing







- Disconnect the negative battery cable.

- Raise and support the vehicle.

- Remove the front suspension skid plate. (Refer to 13 - Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/PLATE, Skid - Removal).

- Push back the heatshield (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.







- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.







- Remove the sensor mounting bolt (2).

- Carefully twist the sensor (1) from the cylinder block.







- The CKP sensor O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.

Installing







- The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.

- Apply a small amount of engine oil to the sensor O-ring (1).







- Clean out the CKP sensor mounting bolt hole in the engine block.

- Install the sensor (1) into the engine block with a slight rocking and twisting action.


Before tightening the CKP sensor mounting bolt, be sure the sensor is completely flush to the cylinder block. If the CKP sensor is not flush, damage to the sensor mounting tang may result.

- Install the mounting bolt (2) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).







- Connect the electrical connector (1) to the sensor.







- Position the heatshield (1) over the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

- Install the front suspension skid plate. (Refer to 13 - Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/PLATE, Skid - Removal).

- Lower the vehicle.

- Connect the negative battery cable.

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.