Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR












Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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

2. Rotate the tensioner and remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.







3. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the nut and detach the 2 wiring harness clips.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).







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

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







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

8. Remove the CKP sensor.

9. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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