Hi everyone!

 

I am not a Subaru owner but my friend has a 96 Legacy, which I help keep up in shape from time to time. I need to replace the crankshaft position sensor. I also read in a message here, that it is smart to replace the camshaft position sensor at the same time. Where are the sensors located? How big of a job is it? Do I have to remove a lot of other components to get to them, or they have easy and direct access? A link to instructions and especially pictures will be very much appreciated.

 

Thank you!

TJ Kolev

I don't see the need to change the cam indicator. They are not linked. However on my car (96 Outback) they both died within 2 months of each other at 88k.

 

The crack indicator is simple to change. You might need to remove the altenator drivebelt tensioner (or AC-belt?) to get to it. Its on the front side, in the middle, on top of the engine block. Just behind the crankshaft pulley. Fixed with one bolt and has a brown colour.

 

good luck

Hopefully it didn't corrode in it's bore. I had to drill mine out.

Are there any adjustments/callibrations to be done after installing the new sensor?

 

tjk

It's just a coil of wire than picks up the tabs on the crank as it spins. Should not be any adjustment. Disconnecting battery for 30 minutes to reset ECU may be a good idea.

Your're lucky on two counts:

First, both sensors are very easy to replace without touching anything else. One bolt, one connector and that's it.

Second, these sensors can be bought cheap (1st Subaru parts for example) since 95. Before that they were over 200$ and since 95, 17$ !!!!!!

At that price dont hesitate to replace both = good preventive maintenance.