Crankshaft Position Timing Ring: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Battery Disconnect/Connect) in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the engine front cover.





3. Remove the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Failure to properly align the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring may result in component damage and effect OBD 11 system performance.

Important: The reluctor ring is shaped like a dish.

The dish must face the engine front cover. Failure to do so will damage the timing chain and the reluctor ring.





1. Install the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.
2. Align the keyway on the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring with the woodruff key (crankshaft balancer) in the crankshaft.
3. Push the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring onto the crankshaft until completely seated against the crankshaft sprocket.
4. Install the engine front cover.
5. Install the Negative Battery Terminal.