Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.







4. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.







6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.







7. Remove the nut and detach the wiring harness clips.







8. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor bolts.

Loosen the bolts enough to slide the compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.







9. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and the sensor.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.