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Engine Mechanical




Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 8433-1 Reluctor Wheel Remover and J 41371 Reluctor Wheel Remover

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine)Battery Cable Replacement (Positive Cable) Service and RepairBattery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the water pump from the engine block. Refer to Water Pump Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Cooling.
4. Remove the engine front cover from the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement Service and Repair.




5. Use the J 41371 with J 8433-1 to remove the reluctor ring from the crankshaft.

Installation Procedure

Important: Replace the crankshaft position sensor whenever the crankshaft position reluctor ring is replaced.





1. Install the crankshaft position reluctor ring on to the crankshaft.
2. Install the engine front cover to the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Install the water pump to the engine block. Refer to Water Pump Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Cooling.
4. Install the crankshaft balancer to the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine)Battery Cable Replacement (Positive Cable) Service and RepairBattery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) in Engine Electrical.