Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR





NOTE: The camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor are an assembly and replaced as a unit.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Place an alignment mark on sensor body and engine block, indicating position of sensor body in block or cylinder head. Place No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center of compression stroke.
3. Disconnect wiring harness from sensor.
4. Remove sensor mounting nuts, Remove throttle housing stay bolt and remove stay. Remove sensor assembly from engine.

Alignment Marks:

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse procedure to install. Align notch on drive blade with punch mark on housing, and install sensor in head.
2. Ensure alignment marks made are properly aligned. Ensure No. 1 cylinder is at Top Dead Center of compression stroke.
3. Check and adjust ignition timing.