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Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 56592 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

    2. Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 55322 Size: SH

    Note: Clean the area around the CKP before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.

  5. Remove the CKP sensor retaining bolt.
  6. Remove the CKP sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 55322 Size: SH
  1. Install the CKP sensor.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the CKP sensor retaining bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the CKP sensor to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 56592 Size: SH
  3. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  4. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming.
  8. Perform the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn.