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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation: Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
  1. Perform the following procedure so that piston No.1 is at the top dead center.
    1. (1) Remove the drive shaft (RH). AXLE SHAFTS .
    2. (2) Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug and install the SST. 
    3. (3) Turn the crankshaft pulley to the clockwise until it stops.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation
    G01024531Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using a straight edge, draw a straight line directly in the center of the ninth tooth of the crankshaft pulley pulse wheel (counting counterclockwise from the empty space).
    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.
  3. Align the center line of the crankshaft position sensor and the line drawn in Step 2, then install the sensor.
  4. Install the CKP sensor fitting bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating CKP Sensor
    G01024532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    5.5-7.5 N.m {56-76 kgf.cm, 4.1-5.5 ft.lbs} 

  5. Remove the SST  then install the cylinder block lower blind plug.

    Tightening torque 

    20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 15 ft.lbs} 

  6. Install the front drive shaft (RH).
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