Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the crankshaft position sensor.
4. Remove crankshaft position sensor shield, stud bolts and remove crankshaft position sensor from the engine front cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Position crankshaft position sensor and install retaining stud bolts. Tighten stud bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).
CAUTION: Do not overtighten retaining stud bolts or damage to sensor may occur.
2. Install crankshaft position sensor shield and retaining nuts. Tighten nuts to 2-4 Nm (18-35 lb in).
3. Properly route engine control sensor wiring and connect to crankshaft position sensor.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Connect battery ground cable.