Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 25 Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Location:

The CKP is located on the left/rear side of engine block near the starter motor.
1. Disconnect both negative battery cables at both batteries.
2. Remove starter motor.
3. Disconnect electrical connector at CKP.
4. Remove CKP mounting bolt and hold down bracket.
5. Pull CKP from engine block with a slight twisting action.

Fig. 26 CKP Removal/Installation:

6. Discard old CKP O-ring.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new O-ring to CKP. Apply clean engine oil to O-ring.
2. Clean area around CKP mounting hole.
3. To prevent tearing O-ring, install CKP into engine block using a twisting action.
4. Position hold down bracket and install mounting bolt.
5. Tighten bolt to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install starter motor.
7. Connect both negative battery cables at both batteries.