I had the timing belt on a 2001 Subaru Legacy replaced. After getting the car back, it was misfiring, and eventually the engine shut down. Dealer diagnosed faulty crankshaft sensor.
Anybody else have this experience?
NO - see your mechanic .
It's hard to prove fault in these cases but the timing belt change requires removing the crankshaft pulley. So the mechanic would have had to have at least seen its condition. More likely, he damaged the pulley in the process of replacing the timing belt. Maybe he used an impact wrench when he reinstalled it and the key wasn't aligned correctly?
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Others have had problems with the crankshaft pulley bolt on their Kia Sorento damaging the crank sensor. This can happen if the bolt breaks. The timing belt can be damaged as well.
It just means shine a timing light on the crankshaft pulley and time the engine.
The crankshaft pulley is the large pulley on the lower passenger side of the engine.
Disconnect the battery and remove the fan assembly and crankshaft belts. Remove the center bolt from the pulley and use a crankshaft pulley remover to pull off the pulley. You can usually borrow one from an auto parts store.
the cams have a hole that goes looking up then you will need to remove the pulley in the crankshaft its a 7/8 in the back of the pulley there is going to be the mark you need then you are ready for it
You will need a tool called a puller to remove your crankshaft on your Nissan Xterra. You can purchase this toll at most auto parts stores, or borrow one from a shop or another mechanic.
the crankshaft sensor is located behind the crank pulley. the bottom pulley
The crankshaft position sensor is located at the lower left hand side of the crankshaft pulley. The crankshaft pulley is the large pulley located in the center lower portion of the front of the engine.
The pulleys sometimes separate and need replacing. There should be a schematic on the fan shroud.