Installation [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
*1 O-ring - - *a Seam *b Crankshaft Position Sensor Tip *c OK *d NG - Perform this procedure only when reusing the crankshaft position sensor.
- Clean the O-ring groove of the crankshaft position sensor.NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring groove is free of foreign matter.
- Install a new O-ring to the crankshaft position sensor.NOTE:
Set the O-ring on the tip of the crankshaft position sensor and roll it into the O-ring groove with bare hands to install it.
- Check if the O-ring is twisted.
HINT:
Check the entire circumference of the seam of the O-ring for twisting.
- Clean the O-ring groove of the crankshaft position sensor.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the crankshaft position sensor.
- Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the crankshaft position sensor to the cylinder block sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- If the crankshaft position sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the crankshaft position sensor.
- Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
- Perform this procedure only when reusing the crankshaft position sensor.
- INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
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