Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the right splash shield cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer.




5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.
6. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove 2 attaching bolts from the CKP sensor.




8. Remove the CKP sensor from the block face.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the CKP sensor to the block.
2. Install the bolts that hold the CKP sensor to the block face.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




3. Install the CKP sensor shield (1).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Position the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft.
6. Install the right splash shield cover.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Perform the Crankshaft Variation Learn Procedure. Programming and Relearning