Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1999)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE GENERATOR
3. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and bracket.
Torque:
Bolt A: 74.5 Nm (760 kg.cm, 55 ft.lb)
Bolt B: 18 Nm (180 kg.cm, 13 ft.lb)
4. DISCONNECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
5. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Remove the 2 bolts and crankshaft position sensor.
Torque: 8.5 Nm (85 kg.cm, 74 in.lb)
b. Remove the O-ring.
HINT:
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At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
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Always use a new O-ring when installing the crankshaft position sensor.
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Apply a light coat of engine oil on the O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.