For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Position a utility stand beneath the rear center section of the frame in order to support the powertrain.
- Remove the frame rear bolts.
- Carefully lower the powertrain in order to provide access.
- Remove the crank sensor heat shield bolts (1, 2) and the heat shield.
- Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
- Remove the KS bolt and the KS.
Important: Do not lower the powertrain more than 100 mm (4 in).
Important: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to remove the bolts.
Important: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to remove the bolt.
Installation Procedure
- Install the KS with the KS bolt.
- Install the KS bolt.
- Install the KS electrical connector.
- Install the crank sensor heat shield and the heat shield bolts.
- Raise the powertrain until the frame contacts the chassis.
- Install the frame rear bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to install the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the KS bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
Important: Use a universal or swivel socket with a long extension in order to install the bolts.
Tighten
| • | Tighten the upper crank sensor heat shield bolt (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in). |
| • | Tighten the lower crank sensor heat shield bolt (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb in). |
