Crankshaft Position Sensor: Removal: 2.4L

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The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right front side of the cylinder block. See Fig 1. It is positioned and bolted into a machined hole.

Disconnect sensor electrical connector.
Remove sensor bolt.
Carefully twist sensor from cylinder block.
Check condition of sensor o-ring. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: CKP SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - RIGHT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT

2 - CKP SENSOR

3 - MOUNTING BOLT

4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Fig 2: CKP AND O-RING-2.4L

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CKP SENSOR

2 - O-RING