Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.3L: Removal

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

Fig 1: Removing Five Bolts And RH Splash Shield
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Remove the five bolts and the RH splash shield.

Fig 2: Removing Plug
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Remove the plug.

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Timing Peg SST
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Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to position the number one cylinder at top dead center and install the crankshaft timing peg SST .
Disconnect the CKP electrical connector.
Remove the CKP sensor bolts and the CKP sensor.