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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.0L SOHC and 1990–96 1.5L Engines

Fig. 1: On the 1.5L engine the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors are built into the distributor

The CKP sensor on these engines is located in the distributor. Refer to the distributor removal and installation procedure in Section 2.

1.6L and 2.0L DOHC Engines

Fig. 2: Crankshaft position sensor mounting — 2.0L DOHC engine shown

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the electrical throttle body stay.
  3. Remove the sensor retaining screws.
  4. Remove the sensor assembly from the engine.

    To install:

  5. Install the sensor in the opening in the engine and tighten the sensor retaining screws.
  6. Install the throttle body stay.
  7. Attach the electrical connector to the sensor.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
1.8L, 2.4L, 3.0L (SOHC and DOHC), 3.5L, and 1997–00 1.5L Engines

Fig. 3: Remove the two CKP sensor retaining bolts — 2.4L engine shown, others similar

Fig. 4: Remove the sensor and slide the reluctor wheel off of the crankshaft — 2.4L engine shown, others similar

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the timing belt, as outlined in Section 3 of this manual.
  3. Unplug the sensor connector.
  4. Unfasten the retaining bolts, then remove the sensor from the vehicle.
  5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

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