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Tool for crank position sensor remove? Advice?


gregk101
10-11-2004, 12:18 PM
I have a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4.0l Automatic. trying to replace the CRANK POSITION SENSOR and need some help. Is there a "special" tool that I need, or any easier way of getting the thing swapped out.
4.0l

Dale Aeppli
10-11-2004, 02:53 PM
I have a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4.0l Automatic. trying to replace the CRANK POSITION SENSOR and need some help. Is there a "special" tool that I need, or any easier way of getting the thing swapped out.
4.0l


HI, WHERE ARE WORKING FROM ,I GO UNDER FROM DRIVERS SIDE ,FEET FACE PASSENGER SIDE USE A 1/4 INCH DRIVE RACHEET, UNIVERSAL AND EXTENSION AND 1/4 DRIVE SOCKETS. I LEAVE THE OLD ONE HOOKED UP ON TOP. PUT NEW ONE IN PLACE, TIE CONNECTOR AND WIRE ONTO OLD SENSOR WIRE AND PULL UP IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HOOK UP. TIE WIRES UP AWAY FROM ANY HEAT. HOPE THIS HELPS DALE jeepman600@aol.com :nono:

soyelmismotony
10-13-2004, 06:25 PM
I also need to replace the crankshaft position sensor after ruling out the fuel pump posible failer. what is the easy way to replace the 1999 grand cherokee

Dale Aeppli
10-13-2004, 08:04 PM
I also need to replace the crankshaft position sensor after ruling out the fuel pump posible failer. what is the easy way to replace the 1999 grand cherokee

HI ,THE ABOVE WAY HAS WORKED FOR ME IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO AIR SUPPLY I HAVE USED 3/8 DRIVE AIR RACHEET, REALLY SAVES TIME QUESTIONS jeepman600@aol.com dale
:nono:

soyelmismotony
10-14-2004, 09:48 PM
thank you we did what you told us and in less than 5 minutes the sensor was replaced and the jeep is ready so I can go camping.

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