Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and 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 fuel charging wiring connector from Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
4. Remove CKP sensor shield.
5. Remove retaining stud bolts and CKP sensor from the engine front cover.

INSTALLATION






1. Position CKP sensor on engine front cover.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten CKP sensor retaining bolts or damage to sensor may occur.

2. Install two crankshaft position sensor retaining stud bolts. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).
3. Install crankshaft position sensor shield. Tighten retaining nut to 2-4 Nm (18-35 lb in).
4. Properly route fuel charging and connect to CKP sensor.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect battery ground cable.