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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair



Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the ignition OFF. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




2. Reposition the wiring harness heat shield to obtain access.
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) harness connector (3) from the CKP.




4. Remove the CKP to engine block retaining bolt (1) from the CKP sensor (2).
5. Remove the CKP sensor (2) from the engine block.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the CKP sensor (2) to the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the CKP sensor to engine block retaining bolt (1).

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





3. Connect the CKP electrical connector (3) to the CKP sensor.
4. Lower the vehicle.