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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

The TDC/CKP/CYP Sensor is integral to the distributor housing and must be replaced as an assembly.

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the two and eight pin connectors from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.

Distributor Removal:





3. Remove the distributor hold-down bolts, then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.


INSTALLATION

Distributor Installation:





1. Coat a new 0-ring with engine oil then install it.
2. Slip the distributor into position. The lugs on the end of the distributor and its mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset to eliminate the possibility of installing the distributor 180° out of time.
3. Install the hold-down bolts and tighten temporarily.
4. Connect the two pin and eight pin connectors to the distributor.

Distributor Cap Wire Location:





5. Connect the spark plug wires as shown.
6. Set the timing with a timing light and With Service Check Connector Jumped. Timing spec: 15° ± 2° BTDC (red) @ 700 ± 50 rpm in neutral
7. After adjusting, tighten the hold-down bolts. Distributor hold down bolts torque: 24 Nm (17 ft.lbs).