How to install the Crankshaft Position Sensor on the 3.7L V-6 on Dodge Ram 1500?

To install the Crankshaft Position Sensor for the 3.7L V-6 engine, first clean out the machined hole in the block. Using a slight rocking and twisting movement, install the sensor in the engine block after applying a small amount of engine oil on the sensor O-ring. While tightening the sensor mounting bolt, check the sensor is fully flush to the cylinder block to prevent damage to the sensor mounting tang. Torque the mounting bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) with a torque wrench, then connect the sensor's electrical connector before lowering the vehicle.

How to remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor from the cylinder block on Dodge Ram 1500?

The CKP sensor is mounted in a machined hole on the right rear side of the cylinder block. To replace the sensor, first lift the car up then unplug sensor's electrical connector. Next, take out sensor mounting bolt 1 and gently twist and take off sensor 2 from the cylinder block. At last, inspect the condition of sensor O-ring 3.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 68569185AA
$112.62 MSRP: $171.00
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- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 56027870
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, LT, SLT, Sport, SS/T 5.9L, ST, WS | 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56028815AB
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- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Replaces: 56028815AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, Sport, ST, TRX4 | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 5149230AA
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- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor Sensoe; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56028666AB
$183.55 MSRP: $271.00
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- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Replaces: 56028666AA, 56028136AC, 56028136AD, 56028137AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 4.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56041479AD
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56027871
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56027273AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56041479AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 | SLT, ST | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 56028373AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor Sensoe; Crankshaft Sensor; Sensor Crankshaft Position
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 5149009AD
$82.94 MSRP: $125.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 5149009AA, 5149009AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, Sport, ST, SXT, TRX4 | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 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:
- 2004-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, Sport, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Part Number: 68407879AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Crankshaft Position; Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor; Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 56027272
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base | 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor

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The Crankshaft Position Sensor of the Dodge Ram 1500 measures the position and rotational speed of the engine crankshaft and transmits this information to the powertrain control module so that ignition and fuel injection occur at the right time. The device generates continuous impulses that mirror the crankshaft phase. In doing so, the circuit aids the electronic engine management system in regulating factors like spark timing, fuel dosage, variable valve timing, and numerous others that impact performance and starting assurance for the Dodge Ram 1500. The main crank pulley, flywheel, camshaft, or crank itself are common mounting points in many engines. The Crankshaft Position Sensor detects magnetic or optical changes as the shaft rotates. In industry standard, the options to use include inductive, Hall-effect, magnetoresistive, and optical designs. All of the options will turn rotation into electrical information. However, all of the options depend on a different detection method. A Crankshaft Position Sensor will fail after being exposed to heat. After this failure, it may produce rough idling, misfires, poor acceleration, and no-start. If you want to drive your Ram 1500 with confidence, keeping the Crankshaft Position Sensor in good shape can be helpful. If you drive a Dodge, a responsive Crankshaft Position Sensor helps maintain consistent Ram 1500 engine behavior. The Dodge powertrain is then able to rely on reliable starts when the Ram 1500 goes into action.

Dodge Ram 1500 Crankshaft Position Sensor Parts and Q&A

Crankshaft Position Sensor
5149009AD
Q:
How to install the Crankshaft Position Sensor on the 3.7L V-6 on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
To install the Crankshaft Position Sensor for the 3.7L V-6 engine, first clean out the machined hole in the block. Using a slight rocking and twisting movement, install the sensor in the engine block after applying a small amount of engine oil on the sensor O-ring. While tightening the sensor mounting bolt, check the sensor is fully flush to the cylinder block to prevent damage to the sensor mounting tang. Torque the mounting bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) with a torque wrench, then connect the sensor's electrical connector before lowering the vehicle.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
56028666AB
Q:
How to remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor from the cylinder block on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
The CKP sensor is mounted in a machined hole on the right rear side of the cylinder block. To replace the sensor, first lift the car up then unplug sensor's electrical connector. Next, take out sensor mounting bolt 1 and gently twist and take off sensor 2 from the cylinder block. At last, inspect the condition of sensor O-ring 3.