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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 2.5L:






REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect sensor electrical connector, located near rear of intake manifold
3. Remove nut holding sensor wiring clip to fuel rail.
4. Remove sensor mounting bolt(s) or nuts.
5. Remove the sensor from vehicle.
6. Remove clip from sensor wiring harness.


INSTALLATION

1. Position camshaft position sensor flush against the opening in transmission housing.
2. Install sensor mounting bolts or nuts and torque to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs).

CAUTION: On some models, two bolts are used to secure sensor to transmission. These bolts are specially machined to correctly space the sensor to flywheel. Do not attempt to install any other bolts.

3. Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
4. Install clip on sensor wire.
5. Install clip over fuel rail stud and tighten mounting nut.