Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR







Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







3. Rotate the tensioner and remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) sensor electrical connector.







6. Remove the nut and detach the wiring harness clips.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).







7. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor bolts.

Loosen the 3 A/C compressor bolts enough to slide the compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

9. Remove the CKP sensor.

10. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.