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Crank Position Sensor replacement ??

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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Crank Position Sensor replacement ??

Do you think I need to put Draco (03 JCW) in Front End Service Mode to get to the sensor, or could I take out the air intake and Supercharger cooling unit.. sorry drawing a blank on its name (Long Day) ....and then be able to reach the Sensor that way?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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Go the Service Mode route. Not that big of a deal.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 01:07 AM
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If all you need to access is the sensor, you can use the 'Rudy Method', which consists of removing the lower motor mount, and using a ratchet strap to pull the engine back. It's a bit tight, but takes a lot less time. See thread here.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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Service mode will allow you the most access to the sensor, and allow you to clean more of the area (if the sensor was leaking). I would recommend putting a small bead of black RTV around the base of the sensor prior to installation to keep the sensor from leaking in the future.

But the aforementioned Rudy Method is going to be a touch quicker, if you're looking to save time.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 04:25 AM
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I did the crank position O-ring via rudy method it's very tight and makes it very tough to clean all the mess off but it works. Pretty quick too...just be forewarned getting that electrical connector off will be next to impossible with this method...you can't really see or get your hands up there well enough. You can pull it out with the connector still connected and try from there...I just left mine connected but you are replacing the sensor.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Even letting the sensor hang down on the wire where I could see it did not enable me to figure out how to remove it. If someone knows the trick, I'd love to hear it.
 
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