Crank Sensor replacement

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NORMANDALE BP
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  • 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • 4WD
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Replacing crankshaft position sensor
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 4:32 PM

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Tiny
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5.2L and 5.9L Engine

The CKP sensor is bolted to the top of the cylinder block near the rear of the right cylinder head. Disengage the sensor wiring connector and remove the two sensor mounting bolts.
Carefully pull the sensor out of the cylinder block.
Installation is the reverse of removal.

See the diagram below for location
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 7:52 PM
Tiny
DN.PARKER
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  • 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
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How to replace defective crank shaft position sensor on a 1998 jeep grand cherokee limited.
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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 10:15 AM (Merged)
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Crankshaft Position Sensor

The crankshaft position sensor is mounted to the transmission bell housing at the left/rear side of the engine block. The sensor is adjustable and is attached with one bolt. A wire shield/router is attached to the sensor.

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Disconnect sensor pigtail harness (3-way connector) from main engine wiring harness. This connection is made near rear of distributor.
Remove sensor mounting bolt.
Remove wire shield and sensor
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How do you change the crank sensor on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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Its simple-mark it before you remove it-
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