Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 36660 Torque/Angle Meter.
^ J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool.
^ J 38197 Balancer Remover.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine belt(s) from the crankshaft pulley.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in general information.
4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove the right inner fender access cover.
6. Hold the flywheel with J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool. Refer to Engine Mechanical.
7. Using 28 mm socket remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt.
8. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer using special tool J 38197 Balancer Remover.
9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor shield (Do Not use a pry bar).
10. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.

Crankshaft Position Sensor:

11. Remove 2 attaching bolts from the crankshaft position sensor.
12. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block face.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to the block.
2. Install the bolts to hold the CKP sensor to the block face.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




3. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Position the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft.
6. Hold the flywheel with J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool. Refer to Engine Mechanical.

Tighten
Using J 36660 Torque/Angle Meter, tighten the harmonic balancer bolt to 150 N.m +76 degrees (110 lb ft +76 degrees).

7. Install the right inner fender access cover.
8. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N.m (104 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the serpentine belt(s).
11. Connect the negative battery cable.