Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)







Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.







4. Remove the engine plug bolt.







5. Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to position the number one cylinder at top dead center and install the special tool.
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove the bolts and the CKP sensor.

Installation







1. CAUTION: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.







2. NOTE: Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.

Install a new CKP sensor and the bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.







3. NOTE: The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.

Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
6. Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

7. Install the RH splash shield and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

8. Connect the battery ground cable.