Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation: Installation

CAUTION:

When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.

Perform the following procedure so that cylinder No. 1 is at TDC.
1. Remove the wheel and tire (front right side).
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug and install the Special Service Tool .
4. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise until the crank weight contacts the Special Service Tool so that cylinder No. 1 is at TDC.
  
  Fig 1: View Of Special Service Tool
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Fit the center of the CKP sensor with the fifth tooth (counting counterclockwise from the empty space A as shown in the illustration) of the pulse wheel.

Fig 2: View Of CKP Sensor And Space
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Install the CKP sensor fitting bolts.

Fig 3: Locating CKP Sensor Fitting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the Special Service Tool then install the cylinder block lower blind plug.

Fig 4: Cylinder Block Lower Blind Plug With Torque Specifications
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