Installation (Mazda6 2.3L)
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CAUTION:
When foreign material, such as an iron chips, gets on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.
- Perform the following procedure so that piston No. 1 is at the top dead center.
- Remove the right driveshaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
- Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug and install the SST 49-JE01-061. See Fig 1.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until it stops.
- Using a straight edge, draw a straight line directly in the center of the 9th tooth of the crankshaft pulley pulse wheel (counting counterclockwise from the empty space). See Fig 2.
- Align the center line of the crankshaft position sensor and the line drawn in step 2, then install the sensor.
- Install the CKP sensor bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove SST (49-JE01-061) then install the cylinder block lower blind plug. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the right front driveshaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
CAUTION:
If the line is not accurately drawn, ignition timing, fuel injection and other engine control systems will be adversely effected. Draw the straight line carefully using a straight edge.