Sensor, Crankshaft Position: Installation: 3.6L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: CKP Sensor O-Ring

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Lubricate the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor O-ring (1) with clean engine oil.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Clean the CKP sensor mounting bolt hole in the engine block.
Install the sensor (1) into the engine block with a slight rocking and twisting action.

Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
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CAUTION:
Before tightening the CKP sensor mounting bolt, be sure the sensor is completely flush to the cylinder block. If the CKP sensor is not flush, damage to the sensor mounting tang may result.
Install the CKP sensor bolt (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to FUEL INJECTION, GAS, SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
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Connect the CKP sensor wire harness connector (1).
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable.

NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.