RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
1. Remove the right front tire/wheel.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector and variable valve timing control (VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector.
7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
8. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
9. Remove the ground cable, and remove the upper bracket.
10. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
11. Remove the chain case.
12. Remove the CKP pulse plate.
13. Install the CKP pulse plate.
14. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal.
15. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt, and bolt holes.
16. Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
17. 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 and
to the inner threads of the holes.
18. Apply liquid gasket to the engine block upper surface contact areas on the chain case and lower block upper surface contact areas on the chain
case.
19. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001 or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the chain case and to the inner threads of the holes.
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 4 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the
old residue.
20. Install the new O-ring on the chain case. Set the edge of the chain case to the edge of the oil pan, then install the chain case on the engine block.
Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and chain case matting area.
NOTE: When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface on the oil pan mounting surface
21. Install the side engine mount bracket.
22. Install the upper bracket and the ground cable.
23. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
24. Connect the CKP sensor connector and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector.
25. Install the crankshaft pulley.
26. Install the cylinder head cover.
27. Install the drive belt.
28. Install the splash shield.
29. Install the right front tire/wheel.
30. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure below.
CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN
