Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bracket Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Feeler Gauge

Activation 

• 1.
  
  Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .

• 2.
  
  Using the special tool, set the crankshaft position.

  Install Special Service Tool: 303-1587 Timing Tool, Crankshaft.

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• 3.
  
  Remove the bolt and the heat shield.

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• 4.
  
  Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

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• 5.
  
  Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.

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• 6.
  
  
  NOTE: The transmission is removed for clarity.

  Loosen the bolts.

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• 7.
  
  
  NOTE: The transmission is removed for clarity.
  • Using the special tool, align the CKP sensor bracket. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1562 Timing Tool.
  • Make sure that the special tool is located in the flexplate timing slot.

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• 8.
  
  
  NOTE: The transmission is removed for clarity.
  • Tighten the bolts before removing tool. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1562 Timing Tool.

    Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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• 9.
  
  Remove special tool. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1587 Timing Tool, Crankshaft.

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• 10.
  
  Rotate the crankshaft until the trigger tooth is visible through the CKP sensor housing.

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• 11.
  
  
  • Install the CKP sensor and loosely install the bolt. Apply light pressure to ensure contact with the 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) feeler gauge blade. Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
  • Tighten the bolt

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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• 12.
  
  Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

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• 13.
  
  Install the heat shield and the bolt.

  Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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• 14.
  
  Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .