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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.

All vehicles except Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)

2. Remove the LH catalytic converter.

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


GTDI (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) vehicles

4. Remove the LH turbocharger.

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 (Crankshaft Position) sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).


9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

GTDI (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) vehicles

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