Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSORSpecial Tool(s)
Special Tool(s):
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the hole in the crankshaft pulley is in the 3 o'clock position.
4. NOTE: The cylinder block plug is located on the exhaust side of the engine block near the CKP sensor.
Remove the cylinder block plug.
5. NOTE: When the crankshaft contacts the special tool, the No. 1 cylinder will be at top dead center (TDC).
Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the special tool.
6. Remove the CKP sensor retaining bolts and the sensor.
7. CAUTION: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.
Install a 6 mm x 18 mm standard bolt.
Installation
1. Install the CKP sensor, but do not tighten the bolts at this time.
2. NOTE: The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.
Adjust the CKP sensor alignment tool and tighten the 2 CKP sensor bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
3. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the 6-mm bolt.
5. Remove the crankshaft timing peg.
6. Install the cylinder block plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
