Crank sesnor, easiest way?

[Weatheralls Auto]

For reference, MOD says 1.2 hours to replace the sensor for 91-96 years, the alt alone pays 3.2 hours.

With a hoist it is easier, but you do need to be resourceful no matter which way you do it.

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[pocket-rocket]

There is no way! I don't know how you guys are doing it with everything on. I almost couldn't get it off by having the alt off. There is just no room. I could get the ratchet on, but that was about it. Could not turn it or do anything with it.

Maybe the 94 - 96 motors are different than the 91's. I don't know.

I had to fix where my harness had frayed off at the knock sensor on the 91 once. I was doing this over a pit and it was still a HUGE pain in the backside. Looking back (before I knew what I know about cars) back then it didn't even occur to me to pull the alternator to get to it and I still blow my own mind when I think about how I got it done working between the oil pan and auto tranny (way before the 5 speed swap).

[GTP091]

There is no way! I don't know how you guys are doing it with everything on. I almost couldn't get it off by having the alt off. There is just no room. I could get the ratchet on, but that was about it. Could not turn it or do anything with it.

Maybe the 94 - 96 motors are different than the 91's. I don't know.

It really wasn't that hard it took more time to find a pair of long locking alligator scissors to get the harness off than it did to get the sensor out. My engine is clean and I had a very bright trouble light so I could see up there. You need to use a ratcheting wrench not a socket wrench. Taping on another wrench gives you the reach to get the box end up there.

[Artemis]

I've done it twice by removing the UIM. But I've got skinny arms, takes awhile to find the sensor, and its really awkward to get a ratchet down there. But it beats removing the wheel and alt!

[bve32k]

I've done it twice by removing the UIM. But I've got skinny arms, takes awhile to find the sensor, and its really awkward to get a ratchet down there. But it beats removing the wheel and alt!

Yea..I tried..I could get my hand on it, but couldn't do anything else. My hands and arms are to big to do anything in that little spot.

[1988GTU]

I hate having big guns, they do hinder ones performance for certain dealings with vehicles.

[RedZMonte]

i hear that! I had a hard time fitting my arm down there.... then i remembered ive been single for 6+ months, the other arm fit down there fine lol

its tough reaching down there, i could touch the wire but not enough to squeeze the connector to release it... Ended up breaking it off toget the harness out when i did my OBDII swap.

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[RUNDLC]

I am having the same issue I refuse to take the alt off! I will try the taped wrench option to see if I can get it out.
I hate working on this thing!

Well I have good/bad news!
YAHOOOOO I finally got the crank sensor off! I ended up making a tool to get the bolt off, first I found a rouge 10mm socket, I ha a wrench that I bent to kind match the angle at the bolt. I then welded the socket to the wrench and used taped another wrench to it. It took about 15 minutes to get the bolt completely out. I them taped the sensor to a prybar, slid it up and used a long extension to guide it into the hole and PRESTO it went in.

BAD NEWS the car still didn't start!! I give I am gonna take it to the dealer.

[savannaz34]

i know this thread is done.but i just have to.
crank sensor removal-car on ramps,if no hoist available.long skinny flat screw driver,to pop clip on crank senor wiring plug.
1/4 inch ratchet,12 inch extension,universal joint adapter,and socket for tiny bolt holding sensor.
reach up beside exhaust down pipe,up over rack.whatch progress between engine and tranny.
remove blolt.
spray brake cleaner or carb cleaner on sensor(helps removal,comes in handy when sensor falls apart)
with a set of 12 inch needle nose pliars,reach up the same way as removing the bolt,grip the end of the sesor and gently slide it out.
same way putting it back in,only put tape on the head of the bolt to hold it in the socket.

sorry guys.i had to
but who knows,maybe this will help somebody