Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Crankshaft Position Sensor
The crankshaft position sensor is mounted to the transmission bellhousing at the left/rear side of engine block.
This engines have the sensor attached with two bolts.
REMOVAL
Some model/engine combinations may require removal of air cleaner tubes for access to sensor.
1. Remove air cleaner tube(s) at throttle body (if necessary).
2. Near rear of intake manifold, disconnect pigtail harness (electrical connector) from main electrical harness.
3. Depending upon application, remove either sensor mounting bolts or nuts.
4. Remove sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Install sensor flush against opening in transmission housing.
2. 2.5L engines equipped with automatic transmission: Install and tighten two sensor mounting nuts to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install and tighten two sensor mounting bolts to 19 N.m (14 ft. lbs.) torque. The two sensor mounting bolts are specially machined to correctly
space unit to flywheel. Do not attempt to install any other bolts.
4. Connect sensor pigtail harness electrical connector to main wiring harness.
