Where is the crankshaft position sensor located?

SVADEN

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2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
3.6L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

I am having a hard time even finding the thing to change it. I think I know where it is but how are you supposed to get to it without taking stuff off of the vehicle. Have any of you done this job before and have any pictures or a video to look at to see what I need to do?

Friday, June 4th, 2021 AT 3:54 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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52,796 POSTS

Good morning,

I attached the location and the procedure for replacing the sensor below.

It is always tight to access components due to space restrictions.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Roy

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Friday, June 4th, 2021 AT 4:04 AM

SVADEN

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Thank you. Your info helped a lot. I got it changed but I will say it was one of the hardest repairs I have ever done, for the simple fact there was no room to get to the part and it was no easy to see.

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Sunday, June 6th, 2021 AT 1:06 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Correct. When engineers design these units, they do not keep us in mind. It makes for a tough job for us.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy

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Sunday, June 6th, 2021 AT 1:10 PM