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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Disconnect Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor from the engine control sensor wiring.
3. Remove retaining bolts and remove CKP sensor.

INSTALLATION






1. Make sure CKP sensor mounting surface is clean.
2. Position crankshaft position sensor and install retaining bolts. Tighten to 5-7 Nm (44-61 lb in).

CAUTION: Do not overtighten crankshaft position sensor retaining screw.

3. Properly route engine control sensor wiring and connect crankshaft position sensor wiring connector to crankshaft position sensor.
4. Connect battery ground cable.