Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.3L Removal/Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

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1. Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt.
   CAUTION: Only hand tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover may occur.
   Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor Bolts

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2. Install a new CKP sensor and the bolts.
   • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
   NOTE: Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.
   Fig 3: Locating CKP Sensor And Engine Plug Bolt

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3. Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
   • Tighten to 7 N.m {0.7 kgf.m, 62 in.lbf}.
   NOTE: The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
6. Install the engine plug bolt.
   • Tighten to 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 15 ft.lbf}.
7. Install the RH splash shield and the 5 bolts.
   • Tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.