does the flywheel have to be timed to crankshaft

2000 NISSAN FRONTIER
125,000 MILES
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KRAMRENNIKS
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replaced rearmain seal, did not mark flywheel. getting check engine,crankshaft sensor. of the six different positions of the flywheel cause this if not in proper location.how would you align it now? is this alignment foul my timing or is it more likely my sensor or wiring.
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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there is nothing i can see in alldata. did you damage the sensor in any way??

Roy
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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pulled wires from plug and reinserted them,could be backwards?
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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no, which motor do you have i looked for the 3.3 v6

roy
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:50 PM
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thanks roy 6371
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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yes 3.3
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:57 PM
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the wires came completely out of plug end,if + or - is reversed would it interfere?
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:59 PM
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still nothing even with engine re build.

Roy
Apr 24, 2012 at 12:02 AM
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