Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CKP Sensor Location - 2.4L:

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right front side of the cylinder block. It is positioned and bolted into a machined hole.

1. Disconnect sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove sensor bolt.
3. Carefully twist sensor from cylinder block.

CKP And O-ring - 2.4L:

4. Check condition of sensor O-ring.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean out machined hole in engine block.
2. Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor O-ring.
3. Install sensor into engine block with a slight rocking action. Do not twist sensor into position as damage to O-ring may result.

CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt, be sure sensor is completely flush to cylinder block. If sensor is not flush, damage to sensor mounting tang may result.

4. Install mounting bolt and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Connect electrical connector to sensor.