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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 765 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM)CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR - 2.3LINSTALLATION
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 2.3L: Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Only hand tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover may occur.
    Fig 1: Installing A 6 MM X 18 MM Standard Bolt
    G04320316Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt.
    NOTE:
    • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  2. Install the CKP sensor and the bolts.
    NOTE:
    • The CKP sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.
  3. Adjust the CKP sensor alignment jig and tighten the CKP bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 

    7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf} 

  4. Connect the CKP sensor.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt
    G04320317Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Timing Peg SST
    G04320318Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the crankshaft timing peg SST.
    Fig 4: Installing Plug With Torque Specifications
    G04320319Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the plug.
    Fig 5: Installing RH Splash Shield And Bolts
    G04320320Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the RH splash shield and the bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 

    8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf} 

  9. Connect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
RENDER: 1.0x

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