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Component Locations

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is located near the outer edge of the flywheel (starter ring gear).

The sensor may be mounted to the transmission with one of the following four different configurations:

CKP (With 42RLE Auto Trans):




- with one bolt to the right side of the transmission if equipped with a 42RLE automatic transmission.

CKP - One-bolt Mounting (Except 42RLE Auto Trans):




- with one bolt to the left side of the transmission. If sensor is equipped with one mounting bolt, it is adjustable.

CKP - Two-Nut Mounting:




- with two nuts to the left side of the transmission.

CKP - Two-Bolt Mounting:




- with two bolts to the left side of the transmission.