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Sensor, Crankshaft Position: Removal: 3.6L

Fig 1: Heat Shield
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The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is mounted into the right rear side of the cylinder block.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Push back the heatshield (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    Fig 2: Electrical Connector
    GC0144243Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    Fig 3: Sensor Mounting Bolt & Sensor
    GC0144245Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove the sensor mounting bolt (2).
  6. Carefully twist the sensor (1) from the cylinder block.
    Fig 4: CKP Sensor O-Ring
    GC0144246Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. The CKP sensor O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.