Removal Procedure
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- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Position jack under rear of frame.
- Remove the bolts which secure the rear frame to the body.
- Lower the frame to gain access to the crankshaft position sensor lower heat shield.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor lower heat shield bolts (1, 2) and position shield out of the way.
- Remove the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
- Remove the KS bolt.
- Remove the KS.