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Removal (3.8L)

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the drive belt. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Remove the right engine splash shield retainers and the engine splash shield. Remove the torque converter cover. Install the Flywheel Holder (J-37096) to hold the flywheel.
    2. CAUTION: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer retaining bolt. Install the Crankshaft Balancer Remover (J-38197-A). Remove the crankshaft balancer. Remove the crankshaft balancer remover. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector. Remove the CKP sensor shield. See Fig 1. DO NOT use a pry bar. Remove the CKP sensor studs. Remove the CKP sensor.
Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield (3.8L)
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