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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing it.
    Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring
    G04973362Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
    2. Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt And Sensor Connector
      G04973363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the wire harness clamp.
    4. Install the connector clamp.
    5. Connect the sensor connector.
    6. Confirm that the wire harness of the sensor is secured to the wire harness clamp bracket through the back of the rib of the timing chain cover.
  2. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the generator to the vehicle (see INSTALLATION ).
  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  4. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE