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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Typical DIS Crankshaft Sensor:






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT:

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Electrical connector from the crankshaft sensor.
3. Sensor hold-down bolt.
4. Sensor from engine.
5. Inspect the crankshaft sensor o-ring for cracks, wear or leakage. Before installing new sensor, lubricate the new o-ring with engine oil.


INSTALL OR CONNECT:

1. New sensor into the hole in the engine block.
2. Tighten the sensor hold-down bolt and torque to 10 Nm (88 lb in).
3. Crankshaft sensor electrical connection.
4. Negative battery cable.
5. Before starting engine perform IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES/IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE.