Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Removal and Installation












1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Rotate the tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.







3. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the nut and detach the 2 wiring harness clips.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).







6. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor stud bolts.

Loosen the 3 A/C compressor stud bolts enough to slide the compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).







7. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.