Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.3L: Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
Disconnect the CKP electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting CKP Electrical Connector
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Remove the plug.

Fig 2: Removing Plug
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Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to position the number one cylinder at top dead center and install the special tool.
Remove the CKP sensor bolts and the CKP sensor.

Fig 3: Removing CKP Sensor
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