SENSOR, Crankshaft Position: Removal: 4.7L

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Fig 1: CKP Sensor - 4.7L

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

2 - MOUNTING BOLT

The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor 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.
Remove CKP mounting bolt (2). Refer to Fig 1.
Carefully twist sensor (1) from cylinder block.
Remove sensor from vehicle.
Check condition of sensor O-ring.