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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair




Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor













Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

All vehicles except Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)

2. Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic Converter.

3. Remove the bolt, nut and the heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

GTDI vehicles

4. Remove the LH turbocharger. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

5. Remove the nut and the heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

All vehicles

6. Remove the rubber grommet cover.

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

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

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

GTDI vehicles

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