Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.3L

















Removal

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

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

3. Remove the engine plug bolt.





4. Install the Crankshaft Timing Peg and turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to position the No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC).





5. Remove the 2 bolts and the CKP sensor.

6. Install the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt bolt in the position shown.





Installation

1. NOTE: Whenever the CKP sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the Crankshaft Sensor Aligner.

Position the CKP sensor and loosely install the 2 bolts.

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





3. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

4. Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.





5. Remove the Crankshaft Timing Peg.





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