Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor













Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the 5 bolts, the pin-type retainer (not shown) and the RH splash shield.





3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the hole in the crankshaft pulley is in the 3 o'clock position.





4. Remove the engine plug bolt.





5. NOTE: When the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC (Top Dead Center) Timing Peg, the No. 1 cylinder will be at Top Dead Center (TDC).
Install the Crankshaft TDC (Top Dead Center) Timing Peg and turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC (Top Dead Center) Timing Peg.






6. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

7. Remove the bolts and the CKP (Crankshaft Position) sensor.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Install a 6 mm x 18 mm bolt in the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.






2. Install the CKP (Crankshaft Position) sensor and the 2 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.






3. Adjust the CKP (Crankshaft Position) sensor with the Crankshaft Sensor Aligner.
- Tighten the 2 CKP (Crankshaft Position) bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).






4. Connect the CKP (Crankshaft Position) sensor electrical connector.

5. Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt from the crankshaft pulley.

6. Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).


7. Install the RH splash shield, 5 bolts and the pin-type retainer (not shown).