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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair


Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. If necessary, loosen tensioner pulleys for A/C compressor and supercharger idler pulley belts, as well as removing belts from crankshaft pulley.
3. Disconnect sensor electrical connectors from engine wiring harness.
4. Raise vehicle and suitably support. Then remove upper and lower damper shield assemblies.
5. ON 89 MODELS: Remove crankshaft damper and pulley assembly using Universal Puller T67L-3600-A or equivalent.
6. Remove crankshaft sensor mounting screws and remove sensor.


Installation

1. Position crankshaft sensor assembly on bracket.
2. Install two sensor attaching screws and tighten to 22-31 lb-in.
3. Install crankshaft damper and pulley assembly using crank gear and damper replacer T83T-6316-B or equivalent. Tighten pulley bolt to 103-132 lb-ft.
4. Install upper and lower damper shields and tighten fasteners to specification. Lower vehicle.
5. Route sensor wiring harness and connect both electrical connectors. Then install A/C and power steering belts and adjust to proper tension.

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