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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel.
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.




4. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
5. Remove the CKP sensor.
6. If necessary, remove the CKP sensor spacer bolts.
7. If necessary, remove the CKP sensor spacer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If necessary, lubricate a NEW CKP spacer O-ring with clean engine oil.
2. If necessary, install the NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor spacer.

IMPORTANT: The crankshaft position sensor spacers are machined with different timing positions. However, if the crankshaft position sensor spacer requires replacement, replace with a grade "C" spacer.

3. If necessary, install the CKP sensor spacer.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. If necessary, install the CKP sensor spacer bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Lubricate a NEW CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.
6. Install the NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor.
7. Install the CKP sensor.
8. Install the CKP sensor bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




9. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
10. Install the right wheelhouse panel.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.