Sensor, Crankshaft Position: Removal: 5.7L

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Fig 1: CKP Sensor - 5.7L

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - CYLINDER BLOCK - RIGHT / REAR

2 - ELEC. CONNECTOR

3 - MOUNTING BOLT

4 - CKP SENSOR

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (4) is located at the right-rear side of the engine cylinder block. Refer to Fig 1. It is positioned and bolted into a machined hole in the engine block.

Raise vehicle.
Disconnect CKP electrical connector at sensor. Refer to Fig 1.
Remove CKP mounting bolt (3). Refer to Fig 1.
Carefully twist sensor (4) from cylinder block.
Remove sensor from vehicle.
Check condition of sensor O-ring.