Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.0L GTDI: Removal
NOTE:
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if the pulley bolt is loosened. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
- Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to Front End Body Panels .
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NOTE: Turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation only.
Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the TDC marked tooth on the crankshaft pulley (located on the 20th tooth counterclockwise from the missing tooth) at the 6 o'clock position.
- Special Tool(s): Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC 303-507.
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NOTE: The Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg will contact the crankshaft and prevent it from turning past TDC. However, the crankshaft can still be rotated in the counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft must remain at the TDC position during the CKP sensor removal and installation.NOTE: The engine front cover is shown removed in graphic for clarity.
Slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.Special Tool(s): Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC 303-507.