Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation - 2.5L: Installation

Install a 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) standard bolt.
CAUTION:
- Only hand tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover may occur.
  
  Fig 1: Locating 6 mm (0.23 in) x 18 mm (0.7 in) Standard Bolt In Crankshaft Pulley Hole
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install a new CKP sensor and the bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  NOTE:
  - Whenever the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is removed, a new one must be installed using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor And Bolts
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Adjust the CKP sensor with the alignment tool.
- Tighten to 7 N.m {0.7 kgf.m, 62 in.lbf}.
  NOTE:
  - The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor alignment tool is supplied with the new sensor and is not available separately.
    
    Fig 3: Locating CKP Sensor And Alignment Tool
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 6 mm (0.23 in) bolt from the crankshaft pulley.
Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 177 in.lbf}.
Install the RH splash shield and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
Using the scan tool, carry out the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the onscreen instructions.