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Cleaning Procedure

    Fig 1: Oil Passages & CKP Reluctor Ring Teeth
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    IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the crankshaft. Avoid damage to the bearing surfaces or the lobes of the crankshaft position (CKP) reluctor ring. Damage to the teeth of the CKP reluctor ring may affect on-board diagnostics (OBD) II system performance.
  1. Clean the crankshaft with solvent.
  2. Thoroughly clean all oil passages (2) and inspect for restrictions or burrs.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .
  4. Dry the crankshaft with compressed air.