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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    5. Fig 1: Installing CKP Sensor Shield
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  5. Remove the CKP sensor shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.
  6. Remove the CKP sensor studs.
    7. Fig 2: View Of CKP Sensor
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  7. Remove the CKP sensor.
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