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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
3. Raise the vehicle.







4. Detach the wiring harness from the A/C compressor.







5. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connectors.







6. 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.







7. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.