Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the engine undercover and the splash shield.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark lines up with the pointer.
5. Remove the water pump pulley.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover.
7. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
8. Remove the oil pan.
9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the engine block.
10. Remove the ground cable, then remove the side engine mount bracket.
11. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector, then remove the harness clamp and the dipstick tube mounting bolt.
12. Remove the chain case.
13. Remove the CKP pulse plate (A).
14. Install the CKP pulse plate.
15. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal.
16. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt, and bolt holes.
17. Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
18. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003 or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the chain case.
Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
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If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
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If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
19. Install the chain case.
20. Install the harness clamps and the dipstick tube mounting bolt, then connect the CKP sensor connector.
21. Install the side engine mount bracket, then install the ground cable.
22. Remove the jack and the wood block.
23. Install the oil pan.
24. Install the crankshaft pulley.
25. Install the cylinder head cover.
26. Install the water pump pulley.
27. Install the drive belt.
28. Install the engine undercover and the splash shield.
29. Install the front wheels.
30. Do the crankshaft (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.
