How to install the Crankshaft Position Sensor for the 3.7L engine on Dodge Nitro?

To install the Crankshaft Position Sensor equipped for the 3.7L engine, make sure you clean out the machined hole in the engine block. To install Temperature sensor to the engine block, apply engine oil on the o-ring. Then, rock and twist the sensor as you push it into place. Before tightening sensor mounting bolt, ensure that the sensor is completely flush to the cylinder block to eliminate the possibility of damaging the sensor mounting tang. After tightening the mounting bolt, plug the connector into the sensor and lower the vehicle.

How is the Crankshaft Position Sensor removed from the cylinder block on Dodge Nitro?

The CKP (Crankshaft Position) Sensor is placed into a machined hole on the cylinder block right rear side where it is held in position via bolting. To remove the sensor, first lift the car and disconnect the connector of the sensor. Next, detach the sensor from the bolt. Gently unscrew the sensor from the cylinder block and check the condition of the sensor O-ring.

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Dodge Nitro Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 5029811AD
$75.91 MSRP: $112.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 5029811AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Detonator, Heat, R/T, Shock, SXT | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Dodge Nitro Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 5029808AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Engine Camshaft Position Sensor; Camshaft Position Sensor; Sensor Camshaft
- Replaces: 68013184AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Dodge Nitro Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56044180AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 56044180AB, 56044180AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

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Dodge Nitro Crankshaft Position Sensor Parts and Q&A

Crankshaft Position Sensor
5029808AD
Q:
How to install the Crankshaft Position Sensor for the 3.7L engine on Dodge Nitro?
A:
To install the Crankshaft Position Sensor equipped for the 3.7L engine, make sure you clean out the machined hole in the engine block. To install Temperature sensor to the engine block, apply engine oil on the o-ring. Then, rock and twist the sensor as you push it into place. Before tightening sensor mounting bolt, ensure that the sensor is completely flush to the cylinder block to eliminate the possibility of damaging the sensor mounting tang. After tightening the mounting bolt, plug the connector into the sensor and lower the vehicle.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
5029811AD
Q:
How is the Crankshaft Position Sensor removed from the cylinder block on Dodge Nitro?
A:
The CKP (Crankshaft Position) Sensor is placed into a machined hole on the cylinder block right rear side where it is held in position via bolting. To remove the sensor, first lift the car and disconnect the connector of the sensor. Next, detach the sensor from the bolt. Gently unscrew the sensor from the cylinder block and check the condition of the sensor O-ring.