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Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair


CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.





3. Remove 2 bolts securing sensor shield to engine backplate.
4. Release sensor shield.
5. Remove sensor shield.
6. Disconnect multiplug and remove sensor.
7. Remove spacer from sensor.


CAUTION: All vehicles have a spacer fitted to the sensor. Ensure spacer is correctly refitted.


Refit
8. Clean mating faces of sensor and engine backplate.
9. Fit spacer to sensor.
10. Position sensor and connect multiplug.
11. Position shield to sensor and align to engine backplate.
12. Fit bolts and tighten to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft.)
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Reconnect battery negative lead.