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 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





3. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.





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





5. Remove the cylinder block plug.





6. 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.






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

8. Remove the bolts and discard 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 (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt in the crankshaft pulley.






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 (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.

6. Install the cylinder block plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).


7. Install the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.





8. Install the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





9. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.