Crankshaft position sensor, location

2000 NISSAN XTERRA
150,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RACERGIRL10.4
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Hi, i am currently trying to change the crankshaft position sensor, and cannot even locate it within the engine. I have been under the car and above on both passenger and driver sides and i cannot see it. Do i need to remove something first in order to access it or how do i get to it? Any other pertinent information you think i should know in relation to the question would help too. thank you
Mar 30, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

The crankshaft position sensor (OBD) is located on the trans-axle housing facing the gear teeth (cogs) of the flywheel or drive plate. I attached two pictures to help.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Mar 30, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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