Inspection of Air Gap
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NOTE:
- Perform the following test only when directed.
- Measure the air gap between each four projections of the plate behind the crankshaft pulley and the CKP sensor using a feeler gauge.
- If not as specified, adjust the CKP sensor air gap and inspect as follows:
- Is any of the four projections of the plate behind the crankshaft pulley twisted or bent.
- If not adjusted, replace the plate behind the crankshaft pulley (See PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) or CKP sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- If CKP sensor PID value is out of specification, perform the "CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION ".
- Is any of the four projections of the plate behind the crankshaft pulley twisted or bent.
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Specification
- 0.5-1.5 mm {0.020-0.059 in}
- If not as specified, adjust the CKP sensor air gap and inspect as follows:
- Reconnect the CKP sensor connector.