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. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector from the fuel charging wiring.
4. Remove crankshaft position sensor retaining bolts and remove crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

INSTALLATION

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor:

1. 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.

2. Properly route crankshaft position sensor wiring and connect crankshaft position sensor wiring connector to crankshaft position sensor.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Connect battery ground cable.