Mazda 6 Service Manual: Crankshaft position (ckp) sensor removal/installation

Removal

1. Perform the following procedure to making the working space.

(1) Remove the Front wheel (RH).

(2) Remove the splash shield.

2. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.

3. Remove the installation bolts to remove the CKP sensor.

Installation

Caution

• When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when replacing.

1. Perform the following procedure so that piston No.1 is at the top dead center.

(1) Remove the front driveshaft (RH). (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug and install the SST

.

(3) Turn the crankshaft pulley to the clockwise until it stops.

2. Install the CKP sensor to the CKP sensor installer.

3. Fit the forked part of the CKP sensor installer with the ninth tooth (counting counterclockwise from the empty space) of the pulse wheel.

4. Install the CKP sensor fitting bolts.

Tightening torque 5.5-7.5 N·m {56-76 kgf·cm, 4.1-5.5 ft·lbf}

5. Remove the CKP sensor installer

6. Remove the SST

then install the cylinder block lower blind plug.

Tightening torque 20 N·m {2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lbf}

7. Install the front driveshaft (RH). (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)