Tacoma 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
3. REMOVE FAN SHROUD
4. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
5. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the bolt, then separate the suction hose sub-assembly.
b. Disconnect the cooler compressor assembly connector.
c. Remove the 4 bolts, then separate the cooler compressor assembly from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt, then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the crankshaft position sensor.
b. Install the crankshaft position sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7.4 in.lbf)
c. Connect the crankshaft position sensor connector.
2. INSTALL COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY