Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

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

Crankshaft Position Sensor:

8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block face.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Crankshaft Position Sensor:

1. Position the crankshaft position (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
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




3. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield (1).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Position the crankshaft harmonic balancer on the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine-3.8L.
6. Install the right splash shield cover.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure. Programming and Relearning