Tool for crank position sensor remove? Advice?

[gregk101]

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]

Originally Posted by gregk101

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 [email protected]

[soyelmismotony]

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]

Originally Posted by soyelmismotony

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 [email protected] dale

[soyelmismotony]

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.