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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.
4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the CKP sensor shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.




6. Remove the CKP sensor studs.
7. Remove the CKP sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the CKP sensor.
2. Install the CKP sensor studs.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the studs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




3. Install the CKP sensor shield (1).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the crankshaft harmonic balancer.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Perform the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
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