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Removal Procedure

NOTE:

In order to prevent damage to the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor reluctor wheel/ring, care must be used when removing or installing this component.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Of Engine Fuel Pipe Connections

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the fuel line bracket nut (5).
Remove the fuel line bracket from the bellhousing stud.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor Harness Connector

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Remove the driver side rear ignition coil bolts.
Reposition the coil.
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
Use penetrating oil and allow the oil to soak around the CKP sensor prior to removing the sensor.

Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor

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Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
Prior to removal of the CKP sensor, twist the sensor back and forth.
Remove the CKP sensor.

Fig 4: Checking CKP Sensor Wear

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IMPORTANT:

The CKP sensor is designed to contact the reluctor wheel of the crankshaft. Wear may be noticeable on the end of the sensor.

Inspect the CKP sensor for wear.
Normal CKP sensor wear will be shown on the wear strips (1), and no wear will be shown on the sensor sensing element (2).

Fig 5: Excessive Or Abnormal CKP Sensor Wear

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Excessive or abnormal sensor wear will be shown on the sensing element (2).
If excessive/abnormal wear is present, replace the sensor.