Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Special Tool(s)

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.







3. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.







4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the hole in the crankshaft pulley is in the 3 o'clock position.







5. Remove the cylinder block plug.







6. NOTE: When the crankshaft contacts the special tool, the No. 1 cylinder will be at top dead center (TDC).

Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the special tool.







7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
8. Remove the bolts and discard the CKP sensor.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.







2. NOTE: Whenever the CKP sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.

Install the CKP sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.







3. NOTE: The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.

Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten the 2 CKP bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
6. Install the cylinder block plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

7. Install the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown) and the RH splash shield.







8. Install the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.